What causes your hemoglobin level to be high? Mine is 16.5.?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

MBBS
8+ Yrs

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There could be two reasons either you smoke a lot or you live in high altitude. If both the mentioned conditions are not aplicable then consult a doctor to know the exact cause.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a ALLERGY, MILK Test or Take a HB, TC, DC, PLATELET Test

Book ALLERGY, MILK Test Book HB, TC, DC, PLATELET Test

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