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Sometimes high hemoglobin levels are dangerous. Usually levels of hemoglobin that are above normal indicate a problem with your health. The levels are usually high when a patient has advanced lung cancer such as emphysema, certain types of tumors, disorders of the bone marrow, and abuse of epogen by athletes for blood doping purposes. There are also times when the body produces false high's. These times are when someone lives at high altitudes, or when someone is dehydrated, but the levels return to normal when the person goes to an area of normal altitudes or when the dehydrated persons fluids are replenished.
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If you have a high hemocrit would your hemoglobin be high or low?
If you have a high hematocrit, your hemoglobin levels would likely be high as well. Hematocrit measures the volume of red blood cells in blood, while hemoglobin is the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. An increase in hematocrit often corresponds with an increase in hemoglobin levels.
Why infants have more hemoglobin?
Infants have higher levels of hemoglobin at birth to efficiently transport oxygen, which is crucial for their rapid growth and development. This increased hemoglobin helps support their high metabolic demands and compensates for the lower oxygen availability in the womb. As infants grow and their bodies adapt to breathing air, their hemoglobin levels gradually decrease to adult levels.
Can Hemoglobin Levels cause HIV?
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. It does not result from abnormal hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin levels.
Why do increased hemoglobin levels decrease blood lactate levels?
mmm you spelled that wrong. its hemoglobin, fyi.
What happens when hemoglobin is happens?
They will have a better oxygen transport in their blood, this is why endurance athletes use doping substances or high altitude training to increase their hemoglobin levels. The drawback of a high hemoglobin level is that your blood is more likely to form thrombosis and cause stroke or heart attacks.
Are vitamin C tablets dangerous for you and how?
All vitamins are dangerous if taken at too high levels.
Why is carbon dangerous?
Carbon is dangerous as it is enters the body and stays in the hemoglobin. Carbon in the hemoglobin will cause limited oxygen in the blood and into the brain.
Kidneys attemt to increase hemoglobin levels by the release of what?
kidneys attempt to increase hemoglobin levels by the release of
Does coumadin effect hemoglobin levels?
No, coumadin (warfarin) does not directly affect hemoglobin levels in the blood. It works by blocking the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, which helps in preventing blood clots. Hemoglobin levels can be influenced by factors such as anemia, bleeding, or certain medical conditions, but not by coumadin itself.
Can bonemeal products be dangerous?
Many bonemeal products contain high, even dangerous, levels of lead.
What are normal hemoglobin levels or amounts of iron for neonates?
Normal levels of hemoglobin for neonates are 17 - 22 g/dl.
What are normal hemoglobin levels or amounts of iron for adult females?
Normal levels of hemoglobin for adult females past menopause are 11.7 - 13.8 g/dl.
