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Do tattoos affect blood tests?

Do tattoos affect blood tests?

Tatoos do not affect blood tests. However, blood tests might show some inflammation or signs of infections.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Does drinking water before blood test affect results?

Drinking water does not affect the blood test results hugely. However, if you have been asked to fast then maintain a fasting timings of a minimum 8 hours and maximum 12 hours. During this time, you can sip water if you are feeling dehydrated.

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What happens when HbA1c is high?

A high HbA1c means you have too much sugar in your blood. This means you are more likely to develop diabetes complications, like serious problems with your eyes and feet

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Why did my hemoglobin drop in 2 weeks from 12 to 11.7?

If you are not undergoing chemotherapy and there is a drop in hemoglobin levels then it means you are under stress or not eating nutricious meals. This might be a possible cause for the drop in hemoglobin levels in two weeks.

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What happens when hemoglobin decreases to 7.4?

If your hemoglobin in 7.4 then, your skin may start to look pale, you will experience short of breathe and minor cuts will start to bleed longer than usual. It is advisable not to let anemia worsen and seek help from a medical professional at the earliest.

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Will aspirin reduce my hemoglobin A1c?

No, research suggests that chronic use of hemoglobin will increase HbA1C levels falsely. Hence, you are advised to take aspirin only if you have been advised by a doctor.

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