Question 1

I have had high rbc for 9months w/ normal-high but increasing hemoglobin&hematocrit. all levels are now high. could dehydration be the reason? i am female and drink min 40oz of water per day &follow a healthy diet with exercise. no medications.

Accepted Answer

Dehydration is probably not the answer. Rising Hemoglobin & Hematocrit indicate you are probably making more Red Blood cells than Normal. The Hematologist  is who you need to resolve you questions fastest.

Question 2

My haptoglobin level is elevated, at 2.65 g/l (ref. 0.17-2.00). is this in and of itself a cause for concern (e.g. cancer)? i have also been experiencing low iron/hemoglobin/hematocrit for some time. kidney/liver function normal. gi tract is clear.

Accepted Answer

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your haptoglobin level per se is not a cause for concern.    
Wish you good health!

Question 3

What does high prolactin levels with high red blood cells with high hemoglobin and hematocrit levels mean?

Accepted Answer

High prolactin level can have several reasons. High hemoglobin can be secondary to other causes or a primary bone marrow issue that your bone marrow is making too many red cell out of control. See a hematologist/oncologist for work up.

Question 4

What does it mean when my red blood cell count is 5.24? it shoes as high and my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are low?

Accepted Answer

Especially, ask your physician whether you have beta thalassemia minor. It's common and a non-problem, but it's worth knowing since if you marry someone else who has it, you may have a child with thal major which is very serious.

Question 5

What could cause low red blood cell count, but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels? also, if it matters, which apparently it doesn't?

Accepted Answer

We rely more on hemoglobin and hematocrit levels than or red cell counts. So you can ignore your red cell count right now.

Question 6

What could be the cause of high hemoglobin, hematocrit, mcv and mch when fluids are consistently consumed?

Accepted Answer

Many causes. If the elevation is mild this may be nothing. Dehydration could be a part.  True causes of elevated indices include living at high altitude. Smoking, exposure to carbon monoxide. Decreased lung function. Use of testosterone.

Question 7

What can cause my hemoglobin, hematocrit, and rbc levels to be low?

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of iron, folate, (folic acid) vitamin B12 and chronic blood loss are common causes of anemia, but you need to be evaluated to determine the cause in your case. See this site for more info and consult your doctor.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anemia/ds00321.

Question 8

What could cause low mcv and high rdw but normal mch, hemoglobin, and hematocrit for over a year?

Accepted Answer

Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside on either end. If your peripheral smear is unremarkable and the MCV above 70, I'd forget the whole thing. My RDW is always high from donating blood. There are some variants of thalassemia minor that will produce this and puzzle people over a lifetime, though MCH is usually lowish.

Question 9

Causes for high wbc, rbc, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and neutrophils?

Accepted Answer

Causes of high counts can be due to a variety of reasons, some include infections, environmental factors, bone marrow disorders and cancer.  You should see your local hematologist to determine cause and management.

Question 10

What do low levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit & red blood cell coupled with high level of  bilirubin indicate?

Accepted Answer

In general, the combination of those laboratory findings can indicate a possible hemolytic anemia. This means that the red blood cells are abnormally destroyed and spill some byproducts into your blood stream, such as bilirubin.  There are various types of hemolytic anemia and can be inherited or acquired.  Please discuss further with the medical provider who ordered the test.

Causes of high hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

I have had high rbc for 9months w/ normal-high but increasing hemoglobin&hematocrit. all levels are now high. could dehydration be the reason? i am female and drink min 40oz of water per day &follow a healthy diet with exercise. no medications.

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My haptoglobin level is elevated, at 2.65 g/l (ref. 0.17-2.00). is this in and of itself a cause for concern (e.g. cancer)? i have also been experiencing low iron/hemoglobin/hematocrit for some time. kidney/liver function normal. gi tract is clear.

What does high prolactin levels with high red blood cells with high hemoglobin and hematocrit levels mean?

What does it mean when my red blood cell count is 5.24? it shoes as high and my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are low?

What could cause low red blood cell count, but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels? also, if it matters, which apparently it doesn't?

What could be the cause of high hemoglobin, hematocrit, mcv and mch when fluids are consistently consumed?

What can cause my hemoglobin, hematocrit, and rbc levels to be low?

What could cause low mcv and high rdw but normal mch, hemoglobin, and hematocrit for over a year?

Causes for high wbc, rbc, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and neutrophils?

What do low levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit & red blood cell coupled with high level of bilirubin indicate?

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