last time i gave blood mine was a bit thick, not so that i couldnt give blood but a bit. which is a better blood thinner low dose aspirin or tumeric? thanks
with patients with higher hemocrit there are a few things I can recommend
1. You where dehydrated - not enough water was consumed before blood test. I see this common in patients
2. polycethemia - TRT can thicken blood and may need to get blood letting
3. Sleep apnea - if your levels have been high in blast blood work then this may be worth exploring.
4. Low thyroid or adrenal imbalances can also cause alternation in CBC as well.
5. Hemochromatosis - please check complete iron panel to rule this out, ferrritin being included.
6.. Consult your dr about adding in aspirin 80 mgs or even adding fish oils, vitamin E will help to thin out the blood (400-800 ius mix tocepherols gamma being the main one)
If this is just a new occurance
1. Drink about 1-2 liters of water next retest in 3-4 weeks. If it is still high then refer to options 2,3 ,4,5