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Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. This happens mostly because your body requires an increased oxygen carrying capacity. Additionally, it has been reported that it thickens the blood too making the body suceptible to medical conditions such as headaches.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can you die from low hemoglobin?
Yes critically low hemoglobin can cause death.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
My hemoglobin is at 5.2, what does this mean?
This means that you have severe anemia. You will require medications along with change in diet. Seek help from a professional immediately.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why is HBA1C for 3 months?
An A1C test can show your average glucose level for the past three months because: Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the red blood cells are alive. The red blood cells live for three months. This is the reason HBA1C is done every 3 months.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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