What does it mean when your hematocrit is high?

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asked Nov 2, 2017 in Other- Health by cometpolish (250 points)
What does it mean when your hematocrit is high?

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answered Nov 3, 2017 by Shawn (105,850 points)
A high hematocrit with a high RBC count and high hemoglobin is an indicator of polycythemia.

It's usually caused by dehydration.

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