Hematologist
Iron levels are low or or hemoglobin are low definitely check with doctor.
If you think you have low blood sugar you should see your primary care physician and they can run a hemoglobin A1C blood test. If you have diabetes you can see an endocrinologist, as insulin is a hormone.
A hemoglobin level of 11.2 g/dL for a 17-year-old girl is considered slightly low. Normal hemoglobin levels for females in this age group are typically above 12 g/dL. It is advisable for her to consult a healthcare provider to determine the cause of the low hemoglobin and appropriate management.
With a hemoglobin count of 9 the doctor will decide how to treat you based on the reason it is low. Most commonly people are treated with iron pills as this is commonly an iron deficiency.
A hemoglobin of 9 is low, but not necessarily bad. Having a low hemoglobin is called Anemia. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, palpitations, low blood pressure, fainting, etc. Many people with anemia do not experience any symptoms and can tolerate hemoglobin levels as low as 2. Other people who experience symptoms may require blood transfusions. There are many causes of a low hemoglobin. In a girl your age the most common ones would be anemia from iron deficiency and heavy bleeding during your menstrual periods. You should have your family doctor determine the cause of your low hemoglobin and treat it accordingly.
There are many ways in which a low hemoglobin can occur. Among these include young ladies in their menstruating cycle, pregnant women, blood donating frequently, wounds, nosebleeds, Aplastic Anemia, Cirrhosis, Leukemia, etc. Low hemoglobin usually occurs because the body is too slow to produce more red blood cells, but do not be alarmed yet, go to a doctor before anything. Sometimes a low hemoglobin is actually normal for some people.
No, asthma is related to low hemoglobin.
Yes, of course! Low Hemoglobin means anemia, and it is said that "there are not leukemia without anemia"
Hemoglobin is the fluid that transports blood cells. If you get a transfusion of red blood cells, they would be in the hemoglobin even if it is low.
Low hemoglobin level
An abnormally low quantity of hemoglobin in the blood is called anemia. Anemia also refers to a low red blood cell count.
if you have low levels of hemoglobin, you can expect to live for 12 hours longer.