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.
PMS and indigestion. About a week before my period I experience severe indigestion for 4 or 5 days, then it is gone until the next cycle. At 46 this is a new sypmptom in my PMS experience. Rolaids and such give minimal relief.