Question 1

just climbed kilimanjaro. my blood oxygen was measured at 45% for about 12 hrs. down from altitude now and feeling better. should i have long term con?

Accepted Answer

12 hrs of hypoxemia: could easily cause some symptoms of confusion, headache, rapid breathing with shortness of breath, etc., but there should be no long term effects from only 12 hours of hypoxia. Long duration hypoxia, such as from chronic lung disease, does have long term consequences, of course. But prompt normalization of your blood oxygen at lower altitude should prevent any adverse long term effects. Stay well!

Question 2

blood oxygen hovering around 96-97. i am usually around 99-100. could i have a blood clot? i also noticed one hand measures a few points lower.

Accepted Answer

Quit worrying: There is nothing wrong with your oxygen saturation. If you do not have any symptoms, do bother checking oxygen saturation. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
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Question 3

is blood oxygen level 93 ok?

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It depends: If you live at sea level, and the pulse oximetry machine if functioning normally, your arterial oxygen saturation should be higher than 93%.  
If you live at high altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen in the air is lower and, depending on how high you are, an oxygen saturation level of 93% may be normal.

Question 4

what is the oxygen poor blood?

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Few basic reasons: Haemoglobin- a protein molecule, carries o2  in the blood vs called arteries and after o2 is used by tissues, the deoxyg. Hb is carried by vessels called veins ->  heart -> lungs to get new o2 molec. Added. When  hb is low in quantity or abnl.In str-> o2 is low in blood. Iron, folate, (folic acid) B12 deficiency- anemia o2 defective basic str.As in thalssemia, sicklecell dz. 2.Heart defects->mixing a &venous bloo.

Question 5

how can oxygen get in the blood?

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How it works: The process of oxygen getting into the blood goes like this. First we inhale air with oxygen in it. Little pockets in the lung called alveoli fill with the air and the oxygen diffuses into capillaries. This oxygenated blood then goes back to the heart where it is pumped around to the rest of the body. When it reaches capillary beds in our tissues the oxygen diffuses out into the tissues.

Question 6

are low blood oxygen levels normal?

Accepted Answer

High is good.: Well you would anticipate 95 to 100% oxygen saturation for a young healthy adult. The lower the oxygen saturation the more concern.

Question 7

what foods put oxygen in your blood?

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Air mainly: Main source of oxygen is air.

Question 8

92% blood oxygen level, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Not really: If it is a nonsmoker, then no, should be 95%+ as "normal." lower can indicate lung infection or function abnormality. Smokers or persons with lung diseases often have lower saturations like this. If no explanation, should see dr for exam and probably chest xray ; breathing treatment(s).

Question 9

what happens when blood oxygen is low?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen: Shortness of breath happens because of low oxygen blood level. The rbcs have low level  oxygen and effect the kidney , heart and brain  tissues function. Your doctor has to find the causes of low blood oxygen quickly  and treat them.

Question 10

how can i boost my blood oxygen level?

Accepted Answer

Supplement: You could supplement oxygen if you had a condition which required it.  It would do you no good just to do it.

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Just climbed kilimanjaro. my blood oxygen was measured at 45% for about 12 hrs. down from altitude now and feeling better. should i have long term con?

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Blood oxygen hovering around 96-97. i am usually around 99-100. could i have a blood clot? i also noticed one hand measures a few points lower.

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Is blood oxygen level 93 ok?

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What is the oxygen poor blood?

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92% blood oxygen level, is this okay?

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