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My HCT level has slightly increase which is 52.5 %.normal result shown as 38-50%. I didn't understand what is it. Should I worry about it or not. Please suggest.
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Its normal.. Higher than normal hematocrit levels represent elevated red blood cell counts. High hematocrits can be seen in people living at high altitudes and in chronic�smokers.�Dehydration�produces a falsely high hematocrit that disappears when proper fluid balance is restored.
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