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Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
Why is my blood thick and my hemoglobin high?
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.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can you die from low hemoglobin?
Yes critically low hemoglobin can cause death.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What does a 6.2% hemoglobin A1c mean?
In general, below 5.7% is normal. Between 5.7% and 6.4% is diagnosed as prediabetes. 6.5% or higher in two separate tests indicates diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is blood donation harmful to a person's health?
No it is not harmful.The doctor will advise you blood donation after testing your blood. If you do not have any blood related disorders such as hemophillia you can donate blood to your loved ones in case of emergency.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Shall we do Hb1c in empty stomach?
Yes, one can get a HBA1c done on empty stomach or post meals.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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