Question 1

what are the main causes of an elevated hgb?

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Primary and secondar: Primary elevation in hemoglobin is a bone marrow disorder called p.Vera, confirmed by a jak2 mutation test. Secondary elevation is due to other causes such as dehydration, low oxygen, exogenous testosterone/erythropoietin. The first requires an hematologist, the second requires the stimulus to be interrupted.

Question 2

what are common causes of an elevated b12 levels?

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LAB ERROR: A serum level is not an accurate measurement for b12, which the body can store for up to several in the tissues. Local labs can usually only give us relatively accurate nutritional information about vitamin d and iron. A specialty lab must be used to measure sources other than serum, such as lymphocytic wbcs. Regardless, a high B12 in serum most likely indicates recent exposure or supplementation.

Question 3

causes of elevated ferritin 4641 and it's dangers?

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That is a very high: level and implies a hereditary condition or getting a lot of it. (many transfusions, a LOT of iron vitamins). Mostly, HEMOCROMATOSIS .. a hereditary condition. The iron builds up in the skin (gray , slate color) and liver. ANd can cause liver failure/cirrhosis/death.

Question 4

what are causes of elevated igm?

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IgM: Igm is our first defense against bacteria, so if you have an active infection it can be the cause of this elevation. A chronically elevated igm may indicate an immunodeficiency. An immunologist can help you make the diagnosis. In rare cases it can be a malignancy.

Question 5

what causes cknb levels to be elevated?

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Heart Attack!: Ckmb is an enzyme that is elevated with damage to heart muscle.  This should be investigated with ekgs, serial blood tests with fractionated cks, and primarily to rule out a heart attack or heart damage.

Question 6

what causes elevated eosnophils?

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Ulcerative colitis ?: Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. Normally blood doesn't have a large number of eosinophils. Eosinophils can increase in response  to allergic disorders, inflammation of the skin, and parasitic infections. They can also increase in some bone marrow disorders.Numbers of eosinophils are higher in patients with active and inactive ulcerative colitis.

Question 7

what can cause elevated b12 levels?

Accepted Answer

High Vitamin B12: I understand your desire to have good Health.
High levels of vitamin B12 can occur in liver disease such as Hepatitis or Cirrhosis, and some types of Leukemia. 
However, vitamin B12 test is not usually used to diagnose these problems.
In rare cases, high levels may be found in people with Diabetes or who are obese.
See a Physician for Diagnosis, have necessary tests done and follow through.

Question 8

what causes elevated thryoid levels?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid tests: Sometimes they are transient but if not get a free T4 or a free T3 (liothyronine) and a TSH to verify if it is really elevated and then have a doc correlate it clinically since it may be a lab error. Most cases are caused by hyperthyroidism which can come in several forms.

Question 9

what causes an elevated level of hdl?

Accepted Answer

Many things...: First, elevated HDL is a good thing.  This helps protect your body against the damage done by LDL (or the "bad" cholesterol).  Genetics, exercise, healthy diet all can explain an elevated hdl.

Question 10

what can cause elevated haptoglobin?

Accepted Answer

Most anything: The reference range, as usual, is set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end. And if there's ongoing inflammation in the body, heptoglobin tends to go up. If you feel okay, I wouldn't concern yourself.

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