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What will happen if the body has a low hemoglobin count?

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What will happen if the body has a low hemoglobin count?

If your hemoglobin count is low then you are anemic. The body is likely to feel weak, tired and pale because oxygen is not reaching all parts of the body adequately.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the symptoms of mild anemia?

Mild anemia can happen due to faulty diets or certain medications. However, the prominent symptoms are cold hands and feet, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breathe. If you are experiencing these symptoms consider taking a blood test to know your iron levels.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why am I short of breath after eating?

Shortness of breathe (dyspnea) occurs when you are trying too hard to breathe and there is a feeling that you need to breathe deeper and faster due to shortage of oxygen. It is usually experienced if you are living with COPD, asthma or lung disorders. However, if you experience the same post eating then you may have a food allergy, GERD, hiatus hernia or mild to severe respiratory conditions. Consider consulting a pulmonologist if you suffer from frequent breathelessness post meals.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is glycated haemoglobin?

Glycohemoglobin, also known as glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C, is a hemoglobin glucose combination formed nonenzymatically within the cell.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is low haemoglobin a symptom of?

Low hemoglobin is a symptom of anemia caused specially due to underlying medical conditions and a poor diet.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What do you mean by anemia, and how will it be cured?

Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin count is low due to lifestyle and certain factors. To resolve anemia one should eat iron fortified meals and take medications to boost hemoglobin count at the earliest.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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