A patient has a hematocrit of 72% an elevated RBC count and high electrolytes and glucose. The patient presents with great pain and swelling in the right lower leg. Offer a working diagnosis and explain the physiology behind it.

A patient has a hematocrit of 72% an elevated RBC count and high electrolytes and glucose. The patient presents with great pain and swelling in the right lower leg. Offer a working diagnosis and explain the physiology behind it.

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