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Blood donation hb level
I have high hemoglobin 18.1,
When I went for blood donation for the 1st time , they said your blood is not suitable for donation , why did they rejected my Blood ? What is the maximum hb level for accepting my Blood?
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You have a condition called Polycythemia, which is a laboratory finding in which there is an increased number of red blood cells along with an accompanying increase in the concentration of hemoglobin in the peripheral blood.
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Will need further evaluation for the cause which could be familial or acquired
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Please get a peripheral blood smear done and can see me for further guidance
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Blood with high haemoglobin is to be discarded.Not meant for blood transfusion.Yours being high haemoglobin,important for you to get one pint of blood ( around 500 ml)out twice a year.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Connect please
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People with hemoglobin level 12.5 gm -18.5gm are eligible for blood donation.There are other reasons apart from hemoglobin level for the blood donation to be rejected.
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Rajkot
Max 16, for male
Check your whole hemogram, high Hb is not good
There must be clotting issue inside body
Consult for more
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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