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Haemoglobin 17.9
I have high haemoglobin is there a way to reduce it. Currently I am taking blood thinner medicine...
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Repeat CBC
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Send your cbc and other investigation report
This condition is called
polycythemia.
It needs more history and examination
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Increased hemoglobin can be due to multiple reasons like being at high altitude, smoking, dehydration, etc.
Information needed- do you have any problem?
Why are you taking aspirin?
Send report of complete blood picture
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It can't be ignored. Please seek a formal consultation with a General Physician.
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Dr. Harshavardhan Reddy
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's due to dehydration chill ..just post what is the pcv value in your CBP report it says everything
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Needs few tests …can be dangerous
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Consult
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Hi,
17.9 for hemoglobin is definitely on the higher side. Ideally we need to understand why that is happening.
Also, since you are on blood thinners, it's slightly tricky here.
Can you consult once to get a better idea
I need to know the following.
- why you are on blood thinners?
- do you smoke cigarettes?
- do you take any performance enhancing drugs or anabolic steroids?
- do you drink enough water or are you at a line of work where you are always dehydrated
- have you ever been evaluated for high hemoglobin
Thank you
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Usually while taking blood thinner haemoglobin is reduced, ur concern for raised haemoglobin can be due to others reason also might need your detailed history and on going medication history for further assistance
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Repeat cbc with proper hydration
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**To the Patient:**
Your hemoglobin level of 17.9 g/dL is significantly elevated for a 25-year-old male. While blood thinners may address symptom management, they do not treat the underlying cause. High hemoglobin can result from conditions like **polycythemia vera, chronic hypoxia (e.g., due to smoking or sleep apnea), dehydration, or other hematologic disorders**. Untreated, this poses risks of **blood clots, stroke, or organ damage**.
**Next Steps:**
1. **Immediate Consultation:** Schedule an in-person evaluation to assess symptoms (e.g., headaches, dizziness), review medications, and order tests (CBC, JAK2 mutation, oxygen saturation, EPO levels).
2. **Hydration & Lifestyle:** Avoid dehydration and smoking; monitor for symptoms like redness or itching.
3. **Avoid Self-Management:** Do not adjust blood thinners without medical supervision.
**Urgent Action Required:**
This is not a benign finding. For a **detailed assessment and personalized plan**, contact me directly.
**My WhatsApp:** Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two (for secure consultation).
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Plenty amount of water consumption
Phlebotomy
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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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No blood thinner advisable. Go for phlebotomy under MD physician, they calculate n remove certain amount of blood in aseptic condition which is used in sever anemia Pearson. You go t
Paper hb. Use plenty of water n. Lemonade buttermilk, curd.
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Hello.
High haemoglobin can have many causes from bone marrow diseases to common environmental causes such as smoking etc. I need more information on any symptoms that you are currently experiencing and also relevant family history. Also details of current ongoing medications is required.
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This is first line of investigation - Repeat Complete blood count with ESR, Reticulocyte count.
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Stop Smoking if you smoke. Maintain adequate hydration. Consult a general physician with reports
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Drink more water and avoid blood thinners
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Connect
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Dr. Sunita Sinha
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Patna
Kindly consult your doctor those given you blood thinners medicine
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Dr. Ankit Prakash
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
If you smoke then quit smoking
Consult a hematologist for further evaluation
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Best to consult a hematologist for further evaluation of the cause.
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Dr. Abhinav Kumar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kanpur
High Haemoglobin can be due to multiple reasonsâ¦
(Smokers,High Altitude,Hypoxia(Low SpO2) etc
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Check ur Spo2 and then we can proceed
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Dr. Chirukuri Akhila
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Warangal
Its called polycythemia
It can be due to many causes
First we have to rule out common conditions like smoking or dehydration or any lung diseases
Other can be genetic
Are u experiencing any other complaints or is it incidental finding?
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly connect….
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Dr. Virendra Singh Yadav
General Physician
30 yrs exp
Sagar
No no .it shouldnt ignore .perfect blood analysis is mandatory after consultation physician
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Dr. S Pravin Selvam
Internal Medicine
11 yrs exp
Salem
At age of 25, if u get such hb reports ( if done in a standard lab) - we have to evaluate your for polycythemia.
If u are a smoker and smoke significantly then it's secondary polycythemia - which can be assesed by carboxy hemoglobin levels. If the diagnosis is confirm you can be advised to the recurrent blood donations.
However if you do not smoke and if you do and ultrasounds scan of your abdomen - if you have an enlarged splenomegaly you have to be evaluated for primary polycythemia ( where ur bone marrow produce more rbcs) in such a condition you have to do several mutation test. So only with the proper history we will be able to solve your case.
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Give history regarding smoking
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Rpt in a standard lab
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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. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
Peripheral smear
Phlebotomy ,blood donation
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Blood donation helps
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Phlebotomy can be done intermittently.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
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. Mohd Abrar
Sexologist
15 yrs exp
Srinagar
Stop smoking stop taking junk food
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