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Slightly high Haemoglobin and Hematocrit

2025-01-08 12:51:56
I got my CBC today. The results show:- Haemoglobin :- 17.2 Hematocrit :- 51 RBC:- 5.44 I have anxiety issues and was having headaches and fatigues few days ago but no other symptoms as such. I am an otherwise healthy male (28Years) with occasional smoking habit. Are the results alarming of any serious disease? Kindly suggest.
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these shows that you need to cease smoking

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Please consult

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Hi Sir. elevated Hb, RBC, Hct. all point to increased compensatory Oxygen delivery by your body. it may just be due to your smoking (would like more information on an exact daily number) or maybe your surroundings (hilly area people have more baseline naturally). All this does not point to PCV (Polycythemia- basically RBC production cancer) if you are scared for that.
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Contact me for a chat and maybe we look into this with more history sharing, lifestyle and I can offer a more personalized advice.

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Consult online Keep a check  in future Connect will guide you

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat

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Your CBC results indicate slightly elevated hemoglobin (17.2 g/dL), hematocrit (51%), and RBC count (5.44 million/µL). These values are mildly above the normal range and are not necessarily alarming but should be evaluated in context. Smoking can lead to higher hemoglobin levels due to reduced oxygen delivery, prompting the body to produce more red blood cells.
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Please consult If you experience worsening fatigue, persistent headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, or vision changes. If your levels remain elevated despite lifestyle changes.
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Hydration: Ensure adequate fluid intake and repeat the test after a week. Dehydration can falsely elevate these values. Smoking: Reduce or quit smoking to improve overall health and prevent long-term complications.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Based on lab reports and history of smoking make a provisional diagnosis of polycythemia vera need further details and clinical evaluation to make a proper treatment kindly consult for further evaluation

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

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You need to be further tested.. We also need a complete history. It is a condition known as polycythemia.. You will also need further monitoring and treatment Please consult a physician/hematologist Thanks

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you

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Connect for Treatment and Further Management,Thank You

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Kindly consult once for discussion

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need more information kindly consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Needs to be evaluated. Do consult. Headache can be because of increased Hb also.

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