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24 maj 2022 · A low hemoglobin count can be associated with a disease or condition that causes your body to have too few red blood cells. This can occur if: Your body produces fewer red blood cells than usual. Your body destroys red blood cells faster than they can be produced. You have blood loss.
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In many cases, a low hemoglobin count that's only slightly...
- Definition
A low hemoglobin count is generally defined as less than...
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If you have signs and symptoms of a low hemoglobin count,...
- Anemia
Low levels of the protein in red blood cells that carry...
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4 maj 2022 · When your hemoglobin level is low, it means your body isn’t getting enough oxygen, making you feel very tired and weak. At what level is hemoglobin dangerously low? Normal hemoglobin levels are different for men and women.
12 wrz 2024 · Low hemoglobin levels can be caused by a diet low in iron, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, GI surgery, and heavy menstrual bleeding, among other things. Some of the symptoms related to low hemoglobin include body aches, chest pain, weakness, fast heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
11 maj 2023 · Low levels of the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen, called hemoglobin, is the main sign of anemia. Some people learn they have low hemoglobin when they donate blood. If you're told that you can't donate because of low hemoglobin, make a medical appointment.
9 paź 2024 · A lower-than-normal hemoglobin count means that your cells are not getting enough oxygen, leading to fatigue and other symptoms of anemia. A higher-than-normal hemoglobin count means your body is being deprived of oxygen.
In adult females, anemia is defined as any of the following: Hemoglobin < 12 g/dL (< 120 g/L) Hematocrit < 37% (< 0.37) RBC < 4 million/mcL (< 4 × 10 12/L) For infants and children, normal values vary with age, necessitating use of age-related tables (see table Age-Specific Values for Hemoglobin and Hematocrit).
6 wrz 2023 · A low level of hemoglobin often indicates anemia. Hemoglobin is also responsible for blood’s red color. Doctors typically diagnose anemia when a person’s blood hemoglobin is 13.5 grams (g) per...
