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I am a male and i have a hemoglobin of 12.9,rbc of 4.4, and hctvof 39.5. rest is all normal, should i investigate further in absence of symptoms?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely : If you feel well I would not worry about this. In fact there is literature that suggest lower total Iron levels may be healthy. People with higher hemoglobin levels create more damaging free radicals.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Healthy ! : Further investigation would be indicated if you had symptoms, those numbers are within normal limits...

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

I am a male and i have a hemoglobin of 12.9,rbc of 4.4, and hctvof 39.5. rest is all normal, should i investigate further in absence of symptoms?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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