Does low hemoglobin cause hypertension?
Yes, both low or high hemoglobin count are associated with cardiovascular risks and hypertension.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
One can check with the doctor if excess red blood cells need to be removed from the body. Otherwise change in diet can also help in reducing high amounts of hemoglobin such as eating nuts and legumes daily.
Research has shown that people with Polycythemia tend to have higher levels of mast cells in their blood. Mast cells are involved in the immune system's allergic response. They release histamines, which cause allergic symptoms, including itching skin
If your doctor suspects that you have polycythemia vera, he or she might recommend collecting a sample of your bone marrow through a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy
Last updated on 17 May 2023
Both the hemoglobin and the hematocrit are based on whole blood and are therefore dependent on plasma volume. If a patient is severely dehydrated, the hemoglobin and hematocrit will appear higher than if the patient had sufficient water. However, if the patient is fluid overloaded, they will be lower than their actual level.
About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin.
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