Is Polycythemia a curable disease?

Answer:
Polycythemia vera is a chronic condition that can't be cured. Treatment focuses on reducing your amount of blood cells in order to control signs and symptoms of the disease and decrease the risk of complications.
Polycythemia vera usually develops slowly, and most patients treated appropriately do not experience any problems related to the disease. However, the abnormal bone marrow cells may begin to grow uncontrollably leading to acute myelogenous leukemia. This occurs in a minority of cases.
Patients with polycythemia vera also have an increased tendency to form blood clots that can result in strokes or heart attacks. Some patients may experience abnormal bleeding because their platelets are abnormal.
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