High hemoglobin level in my blood

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Asked for Male, 25 Years

One year back I went to donate blood and they checked my hemoglobin and it is 20 and they warned me of some health issue .can I know the reason for high hb .I have no other issue than this.

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Dr. M.Ponraj

Medical Oncologist 13 yrs exp Palakkad

High hb condition present in so many conditions. Like smoking and polychythemia. Please do one complete hmg and peripheral smear and send the report

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Dr. Archana Prathipati Oncologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Archana Prathipati

Oncologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

It could be due to smoking or ...polycythemia.. Meet a hematologist for evaluation...