Hemoglobin and Level of Hemoglobin Required in the Body

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Hemoglobin and Level of Hemoglobin

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Hemoglobin

• It is a protein present in the red blood cells.
• The red color pigmentation of the blood is
  because of hemoglobin.
• Also, called has metalloprotein. Since it
  contains co-factor or supporting element.
•  Complete Blood Count (CBC) is blood test used to
  test level of hemoglobin.

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Normal levels of hemoglobin
Normal levels of hemoglobin ( grams present per deciliter)
Newborns  17 to 21 gm/dL
One month old 11 to 14 gm/dL
Children 12 to 14 gm/dL
Male 14 to 18 gm/dL
Female  12 to 16 gm/dL
Men above 40 years or above 12.4 to 14.9 gm/dL
Women above 40 years or above 11.7 to 13.8 gm/dL
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Low Hemoglobin level

• This conditions is also called as Anemia.
• Caused by low red blood cells count (RBC)

Reference ranges of Hemoglobin levels
Men lt 13gm/100ml
Women lt 11.5gm/100ml
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Causes of Low hemoglobin level

• Hemolysis
• Liver cirrhosis
• Thalassemia
• Blood donation
• Hormonal imbalance
• Vitamin/Iron deficiency
• Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• Bleeding resulting from an injury

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Low hemoglobin level Symptoms

• Drowsiness
• Headaches
• Shortness of breath
• Pale or yellow skin
• Brittle nails
• Joint pains
• Unable to do physical activities

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High Hemoglobin levels

• Note people who live at higher altitudes have
  this condition.
• Usually seen in chain smokers.

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Causes of High Hemoglobin levels

• Heart diseases
• Lung disorders
• Polycythemia
• Bone marrow defects
• Liver Diseases like Emphysem
• Certain blood cancers
• Congenital heart diseases

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High Hemoglobin level Symptoms

• Frequent urination
• Bluish discoloration of hands and legs which is
  termed as Peripheral cyanosis
• The limitation of the blood flow to the tissues
  leads to symptoms similar to Anemia

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How to reduce Hemoglobin levels

• Blood donation
• Prefer low altitudes
• Increase physical activity
• Quit Smoking
• Sufficient hydration
• Phlebotomy
• Avoid vitamin C and iron-enriched foods
• Avoid multivitamins and iron supplements