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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

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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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are elevated hemoglobin and hemocrit?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How can I treat spurious polycythemia?

The most common treatment for polycythemia vera is having frequent blood withdrawals, using a needle in a vein (phlebotomy). It's the same procedure used for donating blood. This decreases your blood volume and reduces the number of excess blood cells

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the symptoms of polycythemia vera?

The early signs of polycythemia vera are lack of energy, dizziness, blurry vision, itchiness in the skin and constant fatigue.

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