Catastrophic injuries are associated with a period of overcompensation by the body meant to bring biological processes back into homeostasis, or cellular balance. Head, lung and internal organ injuries tend to be severe and are often seen in individuals who were in auto accidents, slip and falls, falls from heights, industrial injuries and so on. These individuals will more often than not need to rest and recuperate in order to make a full recovery. During this period of rest, the body’s processes are working at full speed in order to bring the body as a whole back to a baseline that it was at prior to one’s injuries. This often involves the overproduction of certain agents such as red blood cells in order to increase oxygen production as a means of speeding up the healing process. This phenomenon, known as secondary polycythemia, can have serious consequences that may endanger the individual’s life. After an injury or accident, the body’s oxygen reserves dip due to the physical trauma experienced, and this oxygen is needed for healing. However, the abnormal rise in red blood cells in the bloodstream can lead to conditions such as hypertension, increased thrombosis risk and so on. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence and consequently developed secondary polycythemia, you may be able to recover compensation in order to mitigate the damage done by this blood complication, and it would be an honor to help you along this journey.

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How and Why Does Secondary Polycythemia Occur?

Spinal cord injuries, head injuries and lung injuries often seen in auto accidents and falls from heights as well as industrial or factory injuries have the potential to lead to a condition called hypoxia as a result of impaired oxygen exchange. Hypoxia is the cutting off of oxygen supply to critical organs such as the head, lungs and the heart and in turn, the body responds by overproducing red blood cells as these are responsible for oxygen production. In addition. Individuals who have been in accidents where they have lost a significant amount of blood due to soft tissue damage or severe burns may experience diminished plasma volume, which in turn can trigger red blood cell production increases. COPD which has been associated with working in environments which are linked to silica, mineral dust and farm dust exposure such as mining, construction, agriculture, manufacturing and automotive repair may trigger secondary polycythemia due to lower oxygen levels associated with this condition.

Some of the most common symptoms of secondary polycythemia include the following:

1. Headaches due to increased blood viscosity which can be explained by reduced blood flow in cranial vessels
2. Vertigo or dizziness which appears due to changes in blood flow, making patients feel lightheaded or as if their head is spinning
3. Fatigue due to oxygen delivery issues within the body on account of increased blood viscosity
4. Visual disturbances where one may experience blurred vision, or visual snow due to blood flow changes in the eyes.
5. Hypertension due to elevated blood pressure as the heart works extra hard to pump oxygenated blood to areas affected by the physical trauma
6. Purple or red skin which is associated with lowered oxygen levels in the body

How is Secondary Polycythemia Diagnosed?

Secondary polycythemia is diagnosed by first taking the patient’s medical history into account and performing a physical examination in order to assess symptoms and take note of any recent traumatic injuries which may explain the secondary polycythemia. Blood count tests will also be pivotal when it comes to determining levels of red blood cells, hematocrit and hemoglobin concentrations. In addition, patients will go through oxygen saturation tests to see if hypoxia is the culprit causing their condition. Imaging studies such as MRIs and CT scans may also give healthcare providers with an inside look into any head, lung injuries which may be causing the secondary polycythemia.

Secondary Polycythemia Treatment

Treatment for secondary polycythemia ranges depending on the patient’s symptoms and medical outlook. In some cases, doctors may perform phlebotomy or the removal of blood from the body in order to reduce viscosity and the number of red blood cells. Oxygen therapy can also be an invaluable way of increasing oxygen levels in the blood, which will make it less likely for the body to overproduce red blood cells. Certain medications such as hypertension pills can help manage elevated blood pressure and consequently, elicit biological homeostasis.

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