See how Polycythemia Vera is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera
Complete Blood Count (CBC) is usually how a problem is first discovered. Additional blood tests and a bone marrow biopsy are used to confirm that the abnormal blood counts are due to PV and not some other cause.
At the age of 56 I was working full time but began having headaches daily and feeling fatigued. The fatigue got worse, as did the body aches. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with PV.