Elevated red blood cell count

[Dahliasanddaisies]

Morning all

I've had a couple of blood tests since Xmas and both show a slightly elevated red blood cell count. I don't smoke and the GP seemed concerned but hasn't offered any ideas.

Now I wonder if its thyroid related and if when I'm properly medicated that might reduce?

Also see elevated hemoglobin levels..

Any thoughts welcome! Thank you 😊

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Sorry you've not had any replies yet Dahliasanddaisies. My comment will bring your post back up the news feed, so hopefully others will see it and respond.

[Dahliasanddaisies in reply to helvella]

Much appreciated

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Dahliasanddaisies]

I very often point members at a specific website which explains much about many tests. The UK site is here (and I have point you at white blood cells for a starter):

labtestsonline.org.uk/tests...

There are several other similar sites in half a dozen or more other countries.