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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.
Answered 5/1/2016
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Sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is also in the differential diagnosis. For others, see dr. Singh's excellent answer for this question.
Answered 2/18/2013
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High hemoglobin : I agree with the other doctors, COPD, obstructive sleep apnea and my addition is hemochromatosis
Answered 6/30/2019
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