Question 1

what does haemoglobin s do?

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Cause trouble: Hemoglobin s is the substitute inherited hemoglobin in those with sickle cell anemia.  This is protective against malaria but is not helpful away from malaria areas.  It causes the blood to clot inappropriately, leads to susceptibility to infections, causes clotting and of course low blood count.

Question 2

haemoglobin of 8.2, is this low?

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Yes: Hemoglobin of 8.2 is abnormally low. You should see a doctor to ascertain the cause and be treated accordingly.

Question 3

how can haemoglobin be improved?

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Several dozen: Answers here. But in order to make a plan we need to know why it is low in the first place.

Question 4

haemoglobin 12.2, is this healthy?

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It may be normal.: Normal hemoglobin for adult women  is 12.0-13.5 in most labs.  Men it is 13.5 - 15.  So 12.2 may be low normal for a woman.

Question 5

what soes haemoglobin of 11.3 mean?

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Anemia: It means you are anemic. There are many causes. You need to have a complete anemia work up. See you primary physician and if needed you will be referred to a hematologist.

Question 6

how should i increase my haemoglobin?

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Why: If normal, nothing to do. If abnormal find out why.

Question 7

how to increase haemoglobin  in body?

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Depends...: ...On why it's low in the first place. Lack of iron, lack of vitamins, kidney problems can all contribute, and replacing the nutrient that wasn't low to begin with is not at all helpful.

Question 8

what are the normal haemoglobin range?

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See below:: Male: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl
    female: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl.

Question 9

how dangerous is my haemoglobin of 8.6?

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Depends...: If you've recently had a bad illness, major surgery, or bad kidney problems, 8.6 may not be all that unusual.  However, given that you are 30, an average healthy person would not have a hemoglobin that low.  You should see your doctor to help find out why it has become that low and if there's anything further that you need to do.

Question 10

can i test my  
haemoglobin levels at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have the: right equipment.
You may procure home test equipment for hemoglobin testing. However, it is more important to ask, why do you want to do that and what will you do with the results? If you have concerns about being anemic, talk to your doctor. If you must you may purchase the equipment from the vendor listed below:
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/800_899/0824.html

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