Because of the increased concentration of blood cells in patients with _____, a patient may experience itching and pain in their fingers and toes.

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Polycythemia vera is a condition where there is an overproduction of red blood cells in the body. This increased concentration of blood cells can cause blood clots to form and can lead to the patient experiencing itching and pain in their fingers and toes. This is known as erythromelalgia. Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia are both conditions affecting the structure and function of the red blood cells, but they do not typically lead to increased blood cell concentration and erythromelalgia. Thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a low platelet count, which can cause bleeding and bruising, but it is not typically associated with erythromelalgia.

Because of the Increased Concentration of Blood Cells in Patients