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The extra red blood cells make your blood thicker than normal. As a result, blood clots can form more easily. These clots can block blood flow through your arteries and veins, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. Thicker blood also doesn't flow as quickly to your body as normal blood.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. Too many red blood cells can make the blood thick and sticky causing problems with the circulation in the small blood vessels. Treatment is usually blood thinning medication or treatment of the cause if it can be found. huggz Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 0. Thumbs down. 0. Comment. Add a comment. Submit.