Erythrocytosis Compensatory

Compensatory erythrocytosis is a condition in which an increase in the number of red blood cells occurs as a compensatory reaction of the body to hypoxia (lack of oxygen).

Reasons for the development of compensatory erythrocytosis:

1. Chronic lung diseases (emphysema, pneumosclerosis, etc.)
2. Heart defects
3. Smoking
4. Living at high altitudes above sea level
5. Anemia

With compensatory erythrocytosis, the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells, increases. This leads to an increase in the number of red blood cells and an increase in hemoglobin.

This mechanism allows the body to improve oxygen transport in conditions of oxygen deficiency. However, an excess number of red blood cells can lead to complications such as thrombosis.

Therefore, with compensatory erythrocytosis, it is necessary to treat the underlying disease that caused hypoxia, as well as regular monitoring of the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin.