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What Causes Low Hemoglobin Levels?
Hi, I am a male 64 years old, 285 pounds, I have Low testosterone 2, low hemoglobin 7.4, Adema, high blood pressure medication, we heart, we kidneys 2.6, was on cholesterol medicine and diabetes medicine, was in the hospital for congestive heart failure her and low hemoglobin, doctors do not know why I have low hemoglobin/iron, I think my body just does not absorb iron? I try to be on a gluten-free diet! I do lack energy, if I exert myself I run out of breath, I am a plumber by trade that be able to do my work hardly at all , Been to a lot of doctors natural and MDs so far no answers any suggestions thank you kindly
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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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 experience blood loss.
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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 experience blood loss.
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Majority of disorders may present with anemia (low hemoglobin or haematocrit). Hemoglobin production problems, iron deficiency, chronic diseases, lead poisoning, autoimmune causes, infections, folate or B12 deficiency, liver or kidney disease may cause anemia. To narrow down potential causes after complete blood count you should have a blood test to determine red blood cell mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). The test divides anemia into macrocytic, normocytic and microcytic anema. According to the results of the test you might be ordered additional tests to find out the root cause of anemia. Treatment is specific depending on the etiology. Please consult with your doctor about MCV, MCHC and MCH blood tests.
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Majority of disorders may present with anemia (low hemoglobin or haematocrit). Hemoglobin production problems, iron deficiency, chronic diseases, lead poisoning, autoimmune causes, infections, folate or B12 deficiency, liver or kidney disease may cause anemia. To narrow down potential causes after complete blood count you should have a blood test to determine red blood cell mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). The test divides anemia into macrocytic, normocytic and microcytic anema. According to the results of the test you might be ordered additional tests to find out the root cause of anemia. Treatment is specific depending on the etiology. Please consult with your doctor about MCV, MCHC and MCH blood tests.
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