Question 1

what happens if you have low hemoglobin?

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How low and why?: It depends on the level of hemoglobin and the cause of anemia. Hemoglobin levels to about 7 gm% do not cause symptoms if the level falls slowly. Lower than that may cause weakness and shortness of breath. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anemia/ds00321.

Question 2

what happens when hemoglobin level drops too low?

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You die: Miserably. Forgive my frankness. Think about being so short of breath that walking across a room feels like a fat person trying to run a marathon. Plus, every anemia is a warning of hidden disease, very often treatable. Please get managed by a scientific practitioner.

Question 3

how to manage low hemoglobin?

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Go to see your MD: Go to see your md and have some more evaluation and work-up. There are many different causes of anemia. Treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 4

my  hemoglobin is 9 is that low?

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Yes: Your pattern of blood counts is important.  Is this a new finding?  Do you have blood in stools or urine or nosebleeds?  Have you been on any medications that may have caused your blood counts to fall or have you had any yellowness in your eyes?  Are you dizzy or lightheaded?  Please see your doctor and establish what is going on or go to an Emergency Room and have them verify your blood count.

Question 5

can you die from low hemoglobin?

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Yes absolutely: One can die due to a very low hemoglobin level- for instance due to massive bleeding- due to lack of oxygenation on the vitals organ causing cell deaths , organ failure and ultimately death. The incidence is low in the usa, as we do have much better access to medical center. In the other part of the world- those happen frequently unfortunately.

Question 6

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 7

is 11.3 considered low hemoglobin?

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Age dependent: Usually a hemoglobin of &lt;12 is too low to donate blood -- so would be considered low. However, it is usually balanced with the hematocrit and also based on other findings. However, i would consider this to be too low for a 40 year old woman.

Question 8

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 9

what should i do if i have low hemoglobin?

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Low Hgb: Hemglobin is a molecule found in red blood cells to carry oxygen.  It is composed of 2 globulin proteins and iron.  So to raise it, you need to know if it is the iron that is missing from your body ( most common) or an underproduction of globulin. Get a serum iron level and if low, replace iron to normal levels.  Also check for sources of bleeding such as from the gut.  Stop iron once corrected.

Question 10

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.

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