Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

what does a low hemoglobin mean?

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Anemia: Low hemoglobin means anemia, which can have many possible causes. Your doctor can help diagnose the problem with a history, physical exam, and some blood work.

Question 3

i have low hemoglobin. can i exercise?

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It depends: Other health conditions may force you to limit your activity. Depending on the level of hemoglobin, you may be very tired doing the things you normally do. Please ask your doctor about advice regarding exercise.

Question 4

what to do if i have low hemoglobin count?

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Many causes.: Anemia is the condition of low hemoglobin.  Generally, anemia is caused by inadequate blood production, blood loss, or destruction of red cells.  Each of these has multiple possible causes.  The most common cause of anemia in U.S. young women is menstruation. Some causes of anemia are easily corrected; others can be quite serious.  The precise cause of your anemia can't be determined via internet.

Question 5

is 11.3 considered low hemoglobin? what does it mean?

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: IN an otherwise healthy person -yes. Hb. is the substance in side the red blood cells which carries oxygen to all parts of the body. So if it is low ( and there can be many reasons for it to be) not enough oxygen reaches the body tissues. It needs to be further looked into for the cause. Wish you well.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what are the health risks of low hemoglobin levels?

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Find the cause: Very low hemoglobin levels will restrict your exercise tolerance, but the greatest danger of anemia is that it warns of an underlying problem. While the cause is often a woman's loss each month or during pregnancy, or non-supplementing vegetarianism, anemia may warn of cancer, ulcers, B12 deficiency which can cause brain damage, and a host of other bad things.

Question 9

what does a high rdw, low mchc, and mch-poc, and low hemoglobin mean?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: In general terms, it signifies anemia but the high RDW means that your body (bone marrow) is making red blood cells to keep up with the demand. Good health.

Question 10

looking for low hemoglobin/hematocrit causes?

Accepted Answer

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.

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