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How low is 5.5 haemoglobin level?

How low is 5.5 haemoglobin level?

5.5 is very low. One must take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 5.5. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Which medicine should I take to increase hemoglobin?

Ferrous sulphate or epoetin alpha injection are given to patients to increase hemoglobin levels.

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How can I increase my HB level from 6.8 mg/dl?

One way to increase hemoglobin content in the blood is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.

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How much haemoglobin count is good for young men?

For young males it is 14-18 g/dL or 8.7-11.2 mmol/L (SI units)

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What is the percentage of haemoglobin in blood?

Percentage of hemoglobin in RBC is around 34%. Generally in mammals the protein makes up about 96% of the red blood cells dry content, and around 34% of the total content.

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My hemoglobin is between 17.5 to 18. Is it normal?

No it not normal. Consult a doctor to know the exact cause

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