How bad is a hemoglobin level of 3.5?
3.5 in both males and females is critically low anemia levels. Seek help of a medical professional immediately specially if you have had an operation. Do not delay.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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.
8.3 in both males and females are low anemia levels. Seek help of a medical professional immediately specially if you have had an operation. Do not delay.
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.
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.
Hemoglobin levels are considered low if they are below 12 in women, and below 13 in males.
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