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Is it dangerous having hemoglobin below 8?

Is it dangerous having hemoglobin below 8?

Hemoglobin levels are considered low if they are below 12 in women, and below 13 in males. Hence, If you are having hemoglobin count 8 then you are having anemia and you must seek help from a doctor.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Is an 8.9 haemoglobin normal?

No, it is not normal. 8.9 hemoglobin indicates that you may have anemia. Consult with a doctor to resolve low iron levels.

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How can I increase my HB level from 6.8 mg/dl?

One way to increase hemoglobin content in the blood is to increase your iron intake. You can do this by eating foods rich in iron. These include spinach, liver and organ meat, cabbage, green beans, and tofu. Folate is a vitamin that your body uses to create haem and is present in spinach, rice, and meat. This way you can increase your hemoglobin levels quickly without medications.

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How low is 5.5 haemoglobin level?

5.5 is very low. One must take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 5.5. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.

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Is a hemoglobin 13.3 gm/dl at 42 years dangerous?

No it is not dangerous.

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What is the percentage of haemoglobin in blood?

Percentage of hemoglobin in RBC is around 34%. Generally in mammals the protein makes up about 96% of the red blood cells dry content, and around 34% of the total content.

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