Polycythemia can result from internal problems with the production of red blood cells. This is termed primary polycythemia. If polycythemia is caused due to another underlying medical problem, it is referred to as secondary polycythemia.
PMS can last 1-2 weeks. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by a number of symptoms related to a womanâs menstrual cycle. They occur a week or two before monthly menstruation begins, and ordinarily, they disappear at that time.
It's not surprising your PMS symptoms are getting worse as you get older. This often happens, particularly with the more severe form of PMS called PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. If you think of PMS as a continuum, at the far left is mild PMSâbloating, headaches, some irritability, maybe some other symptoms.