Question 1

what causes the body to keep having low hemoglobin.

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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 2

what are the causes and effects of too low hemoglobin?

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Low hemoglobin: Anemia may be caused by blood loss perhaps through GI bleeding or decreased blood production in bone marrow. Fatigue and shortness of breath are most common dymptoms.

Question 3

what causes a low hemoglobin level?

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Let explain: Low hemoglobin count isn't always a sign of illness — it may be normal for some people. Women who are pregnant commonly experience low hemoglobin counts.
Diseases and conditions that cause your body to produce fewer red blood cells than normal include: aplastic anemia and others.
Diseases and conditions that cause your body to destroy red blood cells faster than they can be made:enlarged spleen.

Question 4

what can cause low hemoglobin level?

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Variable: There are many.Low iron, b12, Folic Acid etc.Depends on your cbc.

Question 5

can hemoorrhoids cause low hemoglobin?

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Maybe: If you have bleeding, the hemoglobin can be lower because of bleeding.  Please be seen!

Question 6

will leukemia cause low hemoglobin levels? how quickly does it progress if acute?

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Why do you ask?: If you have been discovered to have an anemia, and you are concerned it is leukemia, do not wait another day -- ask your physician whether abnormal cells were seen on your smear and/or white counts &/or platelets were abnormal. If not, it has another cause. Anemia may be very sudden or insidious depending on the type of leukemia. But i'm concerned first for you.

Question 7

looking for low hemoglobin/hematocrit causes?

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Anemia: Can be due to blood loss such as gastrointestinal bleeding or impaired bone marrow production due to infection, medication, vitamin deficiency or a disease of the bone marrow.

Question 8

what would cause low hemoglobin but all else in cbc is normal?

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Many possibilities: A woman in her 50's with low hemoglobin needs to find out why (many possibilities). She could have always been that way (genetic), so looking at old results can help. She could have been iron-deficient due to not enough iron in her diet. She could be losing blood a little at a time, as in bowel cancer. She may be lacking nutrients needed for red blood cells. Her doctor can evaluate for the cause.

Question 9

what is the cause of low hemoglobin count of 8.2 in a 72 year old woman with no history of blood problems ever?

Accepted Answer

Anemia : Anemia at this age needs to be worked up.  Most common issues are related to blood loss in gastrointestinal tract, kidney disease, nutritional issues, alcohol abuse, gynecological disease, and many others.  She should be evaluated by her regular doctor asap.

Question 10

my toddlers iron level at 9.1 and low hemoglobin consistently even although he eats a diet rich in iron and vit c. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Needs iron supplemen: Your son seems to have an iron deficiency anemia and needs iron supplement.  Iron rich diet does not provide enough iron to elevate his hemoglobin level and replete iron reserve.  Check with his pediatrician.

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