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High hemoglobin level of 18
Hello, I have high hemoglobin of around 18 , is there any way to reduce it. I am also a smoker . Does smoking increases hemoglobin levels and are there any medications to reduce it
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Yes smoking causes increased hb
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Smoking causing Polycythemia
Which means increased production of Hb in the body
Cut down smoke and gradually Hb levels will reduce
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Smoke increase the thickness of blood so hb increases.
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It's treated by md physician by 'phlebotomy'just as outdoor procedure.
Than they ask how to maintain.
One i know is just quite the smoke.
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Need further evaluation
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If you do not have any symptoms and any other major chronic illness there isn't much you need to do. The cause of high Hb can be evaluated for further reassurance. Smoking needs to go out of picture for obvious reasons.
You should donate blood if possible. Avoid smoking on the day of donation. If blood donation is not possible, go to a hospital for phlebotomy.
If symptoms are present or if any chronic disease is present, an Hb of 18 requires further evaluation and treatment.
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Have a formal consult with a physician
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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What about CBC
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Yes. Smoking causes hypoxia. So theoretically it may increase Haemoglobin.
Please consult a Haematologist in your area. My worry is about Polycythemia which needs proper evaluation.
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You need further evaluation.
Any breathing problems?
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Quit smoking
Stay hydrated
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Yes smoking can cause polycythemia i.e., increase in Hb level. It increases the chance of thromboembolism that can result in brain stroke or heart attack. Kindly stop smoking.
Contact me if needed.
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Yes smoking increases hemoglobin.Blood Donation is one way to reduce hemoglobin,the other is to quit smoking.
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Can help you with your concern.
Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations.
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This hemoglobin amount is not an issue until you have symptoms asaociated with it.
Like itching on bathing with warm water, fatigue etc.
If no, then this value is not much of an issue.
And yes foe confirmation please chck your EPO levels.
That will give a clear picture of the scenario
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kindly consult for further evaluation
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Need few more details
Kindly connect
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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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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Linkan Sarkar
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2 yrs exp
Nadia
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smoking increases Hb.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
In smoker hb increases
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consultation
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes .
Stop smoking
Start taking blood thinners.
Do consult.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Valsad
Smoking increases red blood cell production and can cause polycythemia vera which can have symptoms like vertigo,dizziness,etc.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Ravindran P
General Practitioner
39 yrs exp
Chennai
Your condition is polycythemia Vera . It is compensatory mechanism where increase RBC production leads to this condition . One of common cause for this condition is cigarette smoking and chronic lung conditions .
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Drop smoking , wait for one month or two months if it is not coming down , go for blood donation through blood centre as therapeutic collection blood from you .
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes smoking increase haemoglobin
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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