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I went for blood donation , and they informed me that my hemoglobins is 19.6 is that dangerous , i am not feeling anything . i am a smoker thank you ?
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Get tested: 19.6 is too high even for a smoker. Unless you were dehydrated at the time of the test, a reading of 19.6 warrants an investigation and you should see your doctor. You may consult this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hemoglobin-test/basics/results/PRC-20015022
Answered 2/12/2016
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Erythrocytosis: Indeed you have a high hemoglobin level we call it erythrocytosis which could be primary the so called polycythemia vera or secondary due to smoking, lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or rarely due to tumors in the kidney and liver. I would recommend that you check blood test for JAK2 mutation and erythropoitine levels. Donation is actually very helpful for your
Answered 2/12/2016
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