I'm just wondering if a hemoglobin level of 9.8 is something I should be worried about and if its a reason to go to the ER or if Im going to be alright. What do you think?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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-A hemoglobin level of 9.8 is slightly below normal, but its not usually an emergency. However, if you're feeling symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or shortness of breath, it would be a good idea to seek medical attention. You can also check with your

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I'm an 18-year-old healthy female, and I recently donated 450mL of my blood. Right after the donation, I stood up from the chair and felt this hot throbbing sensation in my neck and shoulders. Then the pain kind of spread down to my mid and lower back. My back has been seriously hurting since the donation, which was a little over a week ago. Should I consult a doctor?

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I'm a bit concerned about my CBC report results. The PDW is at 19.3, the MPV is showing 13.1, and the PLCR is 51.0, which I learned are high values. What could this mean for my health? Should I be worried, and what steps should I take next?

These are of no much significant unless you have any specific disease you can ignore them

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I'm really worried about my wife. Her hemoglobin count is down to 6.2, and Im not sure what we should do. Shes also dealing with asthma, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and she's gained some weight. Could you give us some advice on how to handle everything that's going on?

she needs blood transfusion

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