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What does it mean if you have low hematocrit or hemoglobin level?
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It depends : Basically, the hematocrit is a volume percentage of red cells in whole blood (the other parts being primarily plasma, white cells and platelets). Low or high hematocrits could indicate disease processes; however abnormal levels are not uniformly something to worry about.
Answered 11/23/2019
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Anemia: A low hemoglobin or hematocrit means you have anemia. They are different ways to measure the red blood cells in your bloodstream. There are many causes for anemia but they fall into 3 categoreis: increased destruction, decreased production and blood loss.
Answered 3/20/2019
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