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What causes increase in the level of hemoglobin?
Query: Hi doctor, My hematology report shows a hemoglobin of 18.8 g/dL, hematocrit of 54.0 % and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration of 34.7 g/dL, and red cell distribution width of 19.3 % (all are high). The other parameters such as RBC and WBC are found normal. I have a comment on the morphology o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a condition showing an increased level of hemoglobin. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in smokers, in people living at high altitudes, congestive cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, some erythropoietin secreting adenomas of a kidney, and very rar... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My three-year-old son has been suffering from a low platelet count (1,20,000 platelets per microliter of blood) for about six months. Approximately one year ago, he was diagnosed with a low hemoglobin count due to iron deficiency and was treated with iron supplement syrup for eight mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For a platelet level of 1,20,000 platelets per microliter of blood, no treatment is needed. Unfortunately, I could not open your reports file. The management of low platelets or thrombocytopenia includes: Grade 1 thrombocytopenia: Pl... Read Full »
What is the reason for my mother's low platelet count even after transfusion?
Query: Hello doctor, Three weeks ago, my mother was admitted to ER with critically low platelets and hemoglobin. Her hemoglobin has been above 7 g/dL for a week, but her platelet levels have not raised despite daily transfusions (even with HLA cross-matching). Two hours post-transfusion her platelet levels... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can damage the bone marrow. However, it is temporary and the levels get back to normal after the completion of the cycles. Meanwhile, platelet and red cell infusions are indicated.... Read Full »
My hemoglobin and hematocrit are high, and I get very anxious about it. What can be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my annual blood test done. On my CBC, my hemoglobin and hematocrit always come back high at the figures in the photo. Before two years, I had some tests to rule out polycythemia vera. They tested for the JAK2 mutations, which returned normal, as did the leukemia panel. My EPO and LD... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your data (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your hemoglobin is at borderline, but your hematocrit is clinically high. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in smokers, people living at high altitudes, congestive cardiac failure, and chronic o... Read Full »
I was refrained from donating blood as my hemoglobin levels were elevated. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have donated blood twice in the past. However, when I went for a blood donation last week, they refused as my hemoglobin was 21.6 g/dL. What to do now? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in smokers, people living at high altitudes, congestive cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, some erythropoietin-secreting adenomas of the kidney, and very rarely, it ... Read Full »
What is the relation between increased hemoglobin and blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 30 years old. He is a kidney patient with high blood pressure. He is taking medications for high blood pressure for the last three years. I have attached the prescription and blood test reports. He also had gall bladder stone attacks two times, three years ago and one year a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What kind of kidney problem is your son having? I went through the data provided by you (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). He has a considerably higher level of hemoglobin. His blood pressure is also an effect of high hemoglobin. Elevated he... Read Full »
I am a 17-year-old male with high hemoglobin and RBC levels. What could be the reason for this?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old male. I have high hemoglobin of 17.4 gm/dl, and high RBCs. I am not using any medication or have any other problems. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in smokers living at high altitudes, congestive cardiac failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some erythropoietin is secreted in adenomas of the kidney, and very rarely, it could be a part of primary polycythemia. Rule out the c... Read Full »
My hemoglobin, RBC, and hematocrit levels are always high, and my WBC levels are always low. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Why is my hemoglobin, RBC and hematocrit always higher, and WBC always lower? Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The information that you have provided is too little to comment on specifically. However, read the following write-up for causes and workup of high hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBCs. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in smokers, people living in... Read Full »
Why are my hemoglobin and hematocrit values high without any symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent routine bloodwork during my regular gynecological checkup. It showed a hemoglobin of 16.4 g/dL and hematocrit of 47.3 %. All other laboratory values are normal, and I do not have any symptoms. I am currently on Norethindrone for birth control and Spironolactone 100 mg for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated hemoglobin is seen in dehydration, smokers, people living at high altitudes, congestive cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, erythropoietin secreting adenomas of the kidney, and rarely could be a part of primary polycythemia. I suggest you ru... Read Full »
My 27-year-old sister has low hemoglobin. What are the ways to increase her hemoglobin level?
Query: Hello doctor,My sister is 27 years old. She has low hemoglobin. What are the ways to increase her hemoglobin level?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Low hemoglobin is also called anemia. Grade 1 anemia: Hemoglobin less than normal for age and gender up to 9.9 g/dL. This is mild anemia. No investigation is needed. Just improve diet, give hematinics. Rule out renal disease, liver diseas... Read Full »