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What will happen if hemoglobin is at a 5.7 count?
What will happen if hemoglobin is at a 5.7 count?
What will happen if hemoglobin is at a 5.7 count?
5.7 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
Why do I get shortness of breath in the shower?
Humidity and hot water bath can cause shortness of breathe. This density can increase airway resistance in the body. Due to this one might find breathing difficult especially in humid climate or while showering.
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What does 'shortness of breath' actually mean?
Shortness of breathe actually means inability to breathe normally. A person with this condition usually breathes heavily and deeply.
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Why might I have difficult or labored breathing?
The symptoms of anemia comprises of breathlessness, fatigue, brittle nails, chest pain and unexplained paleness of the skin.
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Is a 5.5 hemoglobin harmful?
It is not harmful, however, 5.5 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?
Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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