Question

A woman suffering from weakness, fatigue and bruising, got her blood report with increased haemoglobin level (greater than 16.5 g/dL). She was diagnosed with

• A. Thrombocytopenia
• B. Anaemia
• C. Cardiac arrest
• D. Polycythemia

Answer 1

The correct option is D Polycythemia

Polycythemia is the condition when the red bone marrow makes a high amount of the red blood cells, that results in an elevated haemoglobin level.

It makes the blood think, so the distribution of the oxygen does not take place properly. This causes fatigue. The thick blot causes frequent bruises and clots. Bleeding from gums, pain in bones, sweating etc. are associated symptoms.

A. Thrombocytopenia is the condition when there is a reduction in the number of platelets.

B. Anaemia is the condition when there is a reduction in the red blood cells.

C. Cardiac arrest is the sudden and abrupt loss in the functionality of the heart. It arises due to the problem in electrical impulses within the heart.

D. Polycythemia is the condition of increased Hb level due to an increase in the number of red blood cells.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Polycythemia'