Question 1

monday normal hemoglobin with cbc, friday hemoglobin of11.4, ruptured cyst but dr says no hemorrhage.  why low hemoglobin? dizziness and weakness also

Accepted Answer

Low Hemoglobin: You have a slightly low hemoglobin level (normal for adult women is 12-16).  There was probably some blood loss from the cyst but not enough for the doctor to call it hemorrhage.  Some people have a very tight balance of hemoglobin to Hct, and even small drops can result in dizziness and weakness.  It should go away quickly.  If not, see your PCP or specialist following you for the cyst.

Question 2

any correlation between high hemoglobin and liver cysts?

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Yes: Elevated hemoglobin is not always reflective of bone marrow disorders.  Secondary causes of erythrocytosis can include:  Poly cystic liver/kidney disease, EPO secreting tumors, obstructive sleep apnea, heart and lung diseases.  In order to determine the cause of elevated hemoglobin a serum EPO level should be performed.

Question 3

50 year female, on and off diarrohea with occasional blood, abdominal cramps since 1 year. e.coli cysts in stool, esr 14, 3-4 pus cells, hemoglobin 8g?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Parasitic or invasive bacterial infection of the colon are possibilities as is ulcerative colitis. A gastroenterologist should evaluate you and treat you. Iron supplement is needed to treat the anemia.

Question 4

how to manage low hemoglobin?

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Go to see your MD: Go to see your md and have some more evaluation and work-up. There are many different causes of anemia. Treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 5

can you die from low hemoglobin?

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Yes absolutely: One can die due to a very low hemoglobin level- for instance due to massive bleeding- due to lack of oxygenation on the vitals organ causing cell deaths , organ failure and ultimately death. The incidence is low in the usa, as we do have much better access to medical center. In the other part of the world- those happen frequently unfortunately.

Question 6

what should i do if i have low hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

Low Hgb: Hemglobin is a molecule found in red blood cells to carry oxygen.  It is composed of 2 globulin proteins and iron.  So to raise it, you need to know if it is the iron that is missing from your body ( most common) or an underproduction of globulin. Get a serum iron level and if low, replace iron to normal levels.  Also check for sources of bleeding such as from the gut.  Stop iron once corrected.

Question 7

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 8

what causes the body to keep having low hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

Anemia: There are many causes of persistant anemia( low hemoglobin).To identify the exact cause, and correct it, a detailed history, physical exam, and lab work is required.

Question 9

low hemoglobin in toddler

Accepted Answer

Define low: After somewhat elevated hemoglobin  levels around birth, infants grow faster than their blood is produced & have relatively low hemoglobin levels in infancy and childhood when compared to teen or adult values. The expected hemoglobin values vary by age and gender.If really low, it most often reflects nutritional deficiency , specifically for iron, but could also be due to losses.

Question 10

what does a low hemoglobin a1c (30 mmol/mol) indicates?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: It's good. Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy people fall outside on either end. The HgbA1c is a bit different, with the high end being a decision level for diabetes care. Low is not a problem.

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Monday normal hemoglobin with cbc, friday hemoglobin of11.4, ruptured cyst but dr says no hemorrhage. why low hemoglobin? dizziness and weakness also

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