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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How does polycythemia vera lead to thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia could be due to an increased platelet aggregation and adhesion caused by hyperviscosity. The marrow can no longer produces blood cells resulting in low levels of healthy, functioning red blood cells which causes anemia, platelets (thrombocytopenia) and white blood cells (leukopenia).

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Are RBC of 5.52 and HGB of 16.7 considered as high?

Yes, it is considered slightly high. Do not neglect.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How can I treat spurious polycythemia?

The most common treatment for polycythemia vera is having frequent blood withdrawals, using a needle in a vein (phlebotomy). It's the same procedure used for donating blood. This decreases your blood volume and reduces the number of excess blood cells

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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