Question 1

does an 8.3 hemoglobin a1c test result during pregnancy mean i am diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An 8.3% A1c gives you an average blood sugar of around 185 mmol/dl.  This is in the diabetes range, especially for a pregnant person.

Question 2

how much hemoglobin do we have in our bodies?

Accepted Answer

About 1.54 pounds: Normal adult Hb ~ 14 g/dL ; 14 g/dL * 10 dL / L * 5 L blood volume = 700 grams ; 700g * 1 lb / 453g ~ 1.54 pounds. Hope that answer was all you hoped for and more.

Question 3

what is considered dangerous in low hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

ALWAYS serious: Being "a little bit anemic" is like being "a little bit pregnant." even if the anemia is not life-threatening, it warns that you're sick and you need to find the cause. Especially, iron deficiency anemia without explanation screams out for a work-up -- "am i losing blood into my gut from an undiagnosed cancer?" you must demand your physician find the cause.

Question 4

hi how much can hemoglobin fluctuate in a day ? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: If there is no acute bleeding, the fluctuation due to lab variation or fluid status change should be within (+/-) 0.2 gm/dL. Give example: the first Hb is 14 gm/dL and another check in the same day could be in the range of 13.8 to 14.2 gm/dL.

Question 5

what can cause hemoglobin & hematacrit to be low in children?

Accepted Answer

Low H/H: The most common reason for anemia in children is iron deficiency.  The first step in resolving iron deficiency anemia in children is by increasing intake through iron rich foods, such as meat, poultry and fish. If this doesn't help, an iron supplement may be needed. Your doctor can help you with this.

Question 6

why there is difference in hemoglobin between male and female?

Accepted Answer

Menstruation: The average hemoglobin concentration in women (12-16 g/dl) is lower than the average concentration in men (14-18 g/dl) because women lose some blood during normal menstruation.

Question 7

is it possible to visibly increase hemoglobin in just a few days?

Accepted Answer

Blood transfusion: Blood transfusion is the only thing that can increase your hemoglobin rapidly.

Question 8

my hemoglobin is 8.3. what effects should i expect from this level?

Accepted Answer

Anemia symptoms: Individual tolerance for anemia is quite variable between individuals, largely in proportion to two things-- the time course for development of the anemia, and the overall health of the individual and their activity level. If you are mostly sedentary you may not notice this, but if you are suffering form heart disease and living at high altitude, it could feel very fatiguing.

Question 9

my hemoglobin dropped from 13.9 to 10.9 in 2 months.   is that a concern?

Accepted Answer

Anemia : yes. You should undergo an evaluation for anemia. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Your doctor can easily evaluate &amp; confirm the cause of your anemia &amp;, then, treat it.

Question 10

is it common for women in their 20's and 30's to have low hemoglobin levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is quite common for young women to have anemia especially if you dont eat right and if you have heavy menses. Having said that, there are many other things that can cause anemia. Please see your doctor and have your doctor evaluate you further for the cause of your anemia and direct the treatment based on the cause.

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