Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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Higher values of hemoglobin that is more than 16-17 in men and women indicate a underlying medical condition. This happens mostly because your body requires an increased oxygen carrying capacity. Additionally, it has been reported that it thickens the blood too making the body suceptible to medical conditions such as headaches.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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