What is the causes of thick blood? Does thick blood is curable? And thick blood is only a sign of cancer? I am very worried about this. Tell me the answer please.
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Thick blood- its just a term used to explain to patient that their blood has more chances of clotting compared to normal people There are so many causes for the same It can happen with cancer But doesn't always means cancer It can happen from birth itself It can be easily controlled.
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Thick blood is usually not a sign of blood cancer. Blood thickness if due to polycythemia vera ie raised hemoglobin is classified as myeloproliferative neoplasm. But the chances of it progressing to blood cancer is extremely rare especially if it is treated properly. Thick blood could be because of abnormalities in proteins of the coagulation system. Durability depends on the underlying cause.
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