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I had sore throat. azthromicn was prescribed by dr. i had little pain in urin. cbc wad suggested. . after test my hb is high. it is 17.2. dangers?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

High Hb: What did the rest of your blood work show? A slightly high Hemoglobin can be due to many things and can be normal. Send us full CBC to be sure it is normal.

Answered 4/3/2017

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

High hgb: May be dehydration , repeat in 1-2 weeks when hydrated w/ 2 glasses of water 1 hour before the test( if still high may need further evaluation ) .Also could be high if at high altitude > 5,000 ft , or smoke , take medications to increase red cell amount or have heart or lung failure. f/u on urine mycoplasma could cause sire throat and urine issues f/u/ w/ doc

Answered 4/3/2017

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