Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hemoglobin h disease?

Accepted Answer

Thalassemia: Hemoglobin is composed of alpha and beta chains. In hemoglobin H disease, the beta chains are normal but there is little or no alpha chain produced.

Question 2

are there safe alternative therapies for hemoglobin h disease?

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More info needed: There are many different types of hemoglobins that are inherited, some varieties are mild diseases, some much more complex...You will need some tests to fully answer the question.The normal hemoglobin molecule carries the oxygen our tissues needs for life so it is really at the center of a lot of important activity.

Question 3

does the doctor need to do to tests to be sure if the diagnosis is hemoglobin h disease?

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Yes: Hemoglobin evaluation is available through most laboratories, either at a hospital of free standing labs.

Question 4

what is hemoglobin j? does it have any relationship with alpha thalassemia?

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Mutated: This is a group of mutated hemoglobins that travel fast on electrophoresis. Most are non-problems. Unlike in the thalassemias, in which the portion of the gene that determines whether the chains get transcribed and translated, here the mutation is in the chains themselves. Your physician can tell you more about which "j" you happen to have.  Best wishes.

Question 5

na 141 cl 102 co2 16 k 14.1, creatinine 8.5, albumin 4.9, borderline h hemocrit, hemoglobin; h mcv and mch gfr 85 (117 5yrs ago) 41 yr old white f. is this ckd? i also have an adrenal gland nodule since 2016. diagnosed incidentaloma or something?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the data you provided is not correct. There is no way for you K to be 14.1. Creatinine of 8.5 and gfr of 85 are not compatible.   Wish you good health!

Question 6

my hemoglobin is 8.5. i am 20 years old. i am anemic n i have pica disorder. what diet should i start taking? i don't want to take medicines.

Accepted Answer

Iron: You should go to see your doctor and have some evaluation to find the etiology of your anemia. Although it is likely due to iron deficiency- with the pica, your monthly menses etc- however, it would be best to really find and document the cause of this anemia and treat the anemia based on the problem accordingly.  If you do have iron deficiency -you can see more info at- www.Ironrichfood.Org.

Question 7

what diseases cause the hemoglobin count to decrease?

Accepted Answer

Long answer: Common causes of anemia are iron and folate (folic acid) deficiency. In women, loss of blood through menstruation is a common cause. There is a long list of other causes. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/basics/causes/CON-20026209

Question 8

could sickle-hemoglobin c disease be transmitted through blood?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a genetic disease. A donor unit with sickle-c will not be accepted, and even if you were transfused with such a unit, it would not affect you. If you perhaps had a hemoglobin electrophoresis after a transfusion, and it showed some sickle and some c hemoglobin, you may have been transfused from two donors each bearing the trait.

Question 9

toddlers hemoglobin is 10.9, should i be worried? could it be low because she currently has 5ths disease? could it be low due to something more seriou

Accepted Answer

Anemia: The anemia can also be caused because of dietary reasons .drinkink too much milk and not eating enough green vegetables as well as fifth's disease can cause a transient anemia.Eating iron fortified cerals can help as well

Question 10

ok so i have hs disease chronic boils, asthma, allergies , anxiety. my white count is 19000 hemoglobin 11.5?

Accepted Answer

See allergist/immuno: Your condition is complex and I would urge you to consult an allergist/immunologist to evaluate both your allergic and immune status. If there is a medical school near you, consider getting an appt with Immunology dept.

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What is hemoglobin j? does it have any relationship with alpha thalassemia?

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Na 141 cl 102 co2 16 k 14.1, creatinine 8.5, albumin 4.9, borderline h hemocrit, hemoglobin; h mcv and mch gfr 85 (117 5yrs ago) 41 yr old white f. is this ckd? i also have an adrenal gland nodule since 2016. diagnosed incidentaloma or something?

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My hemoglobin is 8.5. i am 20 years old. i am anemic n i have pica disorder. what diet should i start taking? i don't want to take medicines.

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What diseases cause the hemoglobin count to decrease?

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Could sickle-hemoglobin c disease be transmitted through blood?

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Toddlers hemoglobin is 10.9, should i be worried? could it be low because she currently has 5ths disease? could it be low due to something more seriou

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Ok so i have hs disease chronic boils, asthma, allergies , anxiety. my white count is 19000 hemoglobin 11.5?

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