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What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?

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What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?

A high hemoglobin count and red blood cell count occurs when you are living in high altitudes or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?

A high hemoglobin count and red blood cell count occurs when you are living in high altitudes or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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A higher blood count indicates that you may be having some abnormality.

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What does an FBC (full blood count) positive result mean?

A positive result of full blood count means that you may have unsually high or low blood cells. This may indicate a condition or infection or diseases. Your doctor will help you find the exact cause.

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