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Haemoglobin level of 16.8 in a female, what problems could it cause, what could be the reason ? not dehydrated.
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High hemoglobin...: Is it an acute or chronic problem? Besides dehydration, there are other conditions associated with a high hemoglobin count, including living in high altitude, advanced lung disorders (such as emphysema), polycythemia vera, certain tumors, ...Etc. See a hematologist to sort things out.
Answered 10/14/2013
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