Can a person have surgery when their hemoglobin is high?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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8+ Yrs

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No, it is advisable to lower hemoglobin levels if the hemoglobin is too high. This specially because you are suceptible to blood clots when your hemoglobin levels are very high.

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Take a CALCIUM - SPOT URINE Test or Take a DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA) Test

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