Question 1

what can i do to raise my blood oxy levels?

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Take deep breaths: Do not smoke, take off constraining clothing.  To get an accurate measurement you can visit an er or a doctor's office and have oxymetry done.

Question 2

how can i increase the level of ph in my blood?

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You don't: your body adjusts its pH according to your health and tries to keep it in a very tight range (7.35-7.45). You don't want to artificially increase it because that will lead to illness and potentially serious organ dysfunction or failure. If you pH is abnormal, the underlying cause (e.g. infection) needs to be determined and that needs to be corrected. Your body will fix the pH accordingly.

Question 3

if medications amp up blood levels what can happen?

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Which: medications are you referring to. Different medications do different things

Question 4

how can i help a child's mbl level in his blood?   he is always sick

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Nothing: A low mbl (mannose binding lectin protein) may contribute to immune problems.  Many healthy, normal persons have a low level.  Experts are unsure of the clinical significance and treatment of a low mbl level in the blood.  See a pediatric immunologist for evaluation..

Question 5

when does my child need to be tested for levels of lead in his blood?

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9 months of age: Generally, i check all at-risk children for lead at the 9 month well visit. At that point most are crawling and putting things in their mouth. I often repeat the test at 2 years of age as well.

Question 6

what are the signs of having low hb level. i want to know all the signs of having low blood?

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Pale skin ; fatigue: Also loss of energy, shortness of breath with minimal exercise, headache, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, leg cramps, difficulty in sleeping or concentrating, rapid pulse.

Question 7

why would i have high b12 levels in my blood?

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High intake: Since vitamins, by definition, are substances that we cannot make ourselves, a high level can only come from high intake.  Vitamin B12 is not very toxic, but in high amounts can cause diarrhea, edema and increase risk of clots.  If you are taking a vitamin B12 supplement, or injections you may want to cut back (discuss with your doctor if you are taking under a doctor's supervision).

Question 8

is blood oxygen level 93 ok?

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It depends: If you live at sea level, and the pulse oximetry machine if functioning normally, your arterial oxygen saturation should be higher than 93%.  
If you live at high altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen in the air is lower and, depending on how high you are, an oxygen saturation level of 93% may be normal.

Question 9

risk of having low blood level?

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Need more info: If you have heavy periods you are at risk for low blood iron and hemoglobin and should take iron supplement. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

what should blood iron levels be?

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Iron levels: Serum iron level should be between 50 and 150 ug/dl. This would be listed on the blood test report. Most people would check a complete blood count first and a low iron level would be suggested by a low hemoglobin below 10 g/dl or a hematocrit level below 37%. These are just general numbers. Ask your doctor for an evaluation and lab if you are concerned.

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