Question 1

what is hemoglobin?

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Found in RBCs: Hemoglobin is a main component of the red blood cell (RBC). It is a protein that serves to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Question 2

what is hemoglobin sc?

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Two variants: Hemoglobin sc is present in people who have two variants of the beta chain of hemoglobin.  One gene has sickle cell variant and the other gene has hemoglobin c variant.  There disease is more sever than hb s trait, but less severe than hb s disease.

Question 3

what color is hemoglobin?

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Red: Hemoglobin is the iron-containing material in our red blood cells, and is red in color.

Question 4

how to measure hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin: Several methods exist for measuring haemoglobin, most of which are done by automated machines. Within the machine, the red blood cells are broken down to get Hb into a solution. The free Hb is exposed to a chemical containing cyanide which binds tightly to Hb molecule to form cyanomethehemoglobine .By shining a light through the solution and measuring how much light is absorbed =amount of Hb

Question 5

what does hemoglobin mean?

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Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin is part of a red blood cell that  moves oxygen and carbon dioxide from one part of the body to another.

Question 6

7 months boy hemoglobin 7.7?

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Need to have: a full anemia workup done

Question 7

how to manage low hemoglobin?

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Go to see your MD: Go to see your md and have some more evaluation and work-up. There are many different causes of anemia. Treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 8

my  hemoglobin is 9 is that low?

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Yes: Your pattern of blood counts is important.  Is this a new finding?  Do you have blood in stools or urine or nosebleeds?  Have you been on any medications that may have caused your blood counts to fall or have you had any yellowness in your eyes?  Are you dizzy or lightheaded?  Please see your doctor and establish what is going on or go to an Emergency Room and have them verify your blood count.

Question 9

can you die from low hemoglobin?

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Yes absolutely: One can die due to a very low hemoglobin level- for instance due to massive bleeding- due to lack of oxygenation on the vitals organ causing cell deaths , organ failure and ultimately death. The incidence is low in the usa, as we do have much better access to medical center. In the other part of the world- those happen frequently unfortunately.

Question 10

what does a low hemoglobin mean?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Low hemoglobin means anemia, which can have many possible causes. Your doctor can help diagnose the problem with a history, physical exam, and some blood work.

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