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High hemoglobin
I have a hemoglobin level of 16.3 is it high I saw something about polycythemia Vera on the internet which is a blood cancer and is diagnosed by high hemoglobin levels
My hemoglobin:. 16.3
Rbc: 5.08
Wbc: 9100
Platlets: 3.5 laks
I am a smoker I usually smoke 1pack of cigarettes per day and I think I am a little overweight as well
My height is 5.9 and weight corresponding to it is 82 in a digital weight machine.
My food habbits a very irregular.
I consume alcohol weekly twice but in moderation.
Kindly let me know what's wrong and how can I correct and lower my hemoglobin levels.
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Hi
Raised Hb is due to smoking
Stop smoking
Still 16.3 is ok
Not much raised
In mode increasing
So change your habbit.
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Dr. Arun R
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, looks like a response to your smoking. Try to avoid smoking and alcohol.
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