Question 1

what does a high hemoglobin mean?

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Polycythemia: There are only a few causes of a high hemoglobin. We divide these cases into primary and secondary high hemoglobin, or "polycythemia."   secondary means caused by heart disease, hypoxemia, tobacco, sleep apnea.  Primary means a benign blood disease called polycythemia vera.  A hematologist can usually determine which type of polycythemia a patient has.

Question 2

what causes hemoglobin levels to be high?

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See below: Causes of high hemoglobin include, dehydration, residence at high altitude, cyanotic heart disease, chronic respiratory illnesses and red cell leukaemia.

Question 3

what to take if the hemoglobin count is too high?

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Find the cause first: It is uncommon to have high hemoglobin unless you have polycythemia which is a type of blood cancer. New drugs are now available to control polycythemia related high hemoglobin.

Question 4

what might a high hemoglobin indicate for the body?

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High Hb: High hemoglobin may be normal in a person residing at high altitude.  It may occur in patients with chronic lung disease, cyanotic heart disease, variants of hb gene that bind oxygen tightly, and dehydration.  A type of blood cancer, polycythemia vera has high hb.

Question 5

what are the consequenses of high hemoglobin levels?

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Depends : It really depends on how high the hemoglobin levels are. However, high hemoglobin levels can make your blood thick and increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, or other events that may impair organ function.  Mild elevation of hemoglobin can be due to dehydration, poor fluid intake, some medications. Definitely ask your physician because it really depends on the situation.

Question 6

can you tell me the symptoms of having high hemoglobin?

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See below: The symptoms would depend on how high the hemoglobin is. The usual symptoms are headache, weakness, and paradoxically shortness of breath. For more information see this site.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/basics/definition/con-20031013

Question 7

is hemoglobin with the number 17.4 high for my age? if yes, what's the solution?

Accepted Answer

Barely above normal: Your hemoglobin is just above the upper limit of normal. If you were dehydrated when the specimen was collected, it may even be in the normal range. Next time you are scheduled to have your blood tested, make sure you drink enough water before the test. Fasting for blood tests does not mean not drinking water.
See this site for more info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003645.htm.

Question 8

is there any food suggestion and alternative ways to decrease the high hemoglobin value?

Accepted Answer

High hemoglobin : Diet changes can include eating less red meat and not using pots that do not contain iron. It's best to understand why your hemoglobin is high. Here are some things that your doctor needs to investigate: Sleep apnea, lung disease, hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera

Question 9

is it true that hemoglobin level of 51 very high?

Accepted Answer

What units?: Is it haemoglobin level of 51gm per 100 ml? That would not be compatible with life. If it is 51 gm per litter, then it is low and the person is anaemic.

Question 10

how to know if i have too high hemoglobin levels at 17%?

Accepted Answer

That is fine: How do you feel? It is a little high than most guys but nothing really odd. It will not interfere with anything. Do you smoke? Do you have sleep apnea?

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