what does an elevated hematocrit mean
Hemoglobin is what actually gives your red blood cells the ability to carry oxygen. A high hematocrit simply means that you have a higher concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. First of all, it could indicate dehydration, or normal amount of hemoglobin, but too little blood (plasma) volume. If this is the case, depending on how high the hematocrit is, rehydration might be needed.