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What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?
What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?
What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?
A high hemoglobin count and red blood cell count occurs when you are living in high altitudes or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
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What does an FBC (full blood count) positive result mean?
A positive result of full blood count means that you may have unsually high or low blood cells. This may indicate a condition or infection or diseases. Your doctor will help you find the exact cause.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
What happens if your white and red blood cells are too high?
If both your white blood cells and red blood cells are too high then you may be suffering from an undiagnosed medical condition.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Can dehydration cause elevated white blood cell count?
Yes, dehydration may cause homoconcentration which can double the white blood cells in healthy people. Though rarely but it is advised to get a retest done after being fully hydrated.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Why is hemoglobin not present in white blood cells?
RBC is a type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Haemoglobin is found only in red blood cells and the count is about 25 million per cell.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
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