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High hemoglobin 15.5
Hi, yesterday i did the cbc. My hemoglobin is 15.5, hct is 45.9(normal 35.0-55.0)and rbc is 5.42 (normal 3.50-5.50)and rdw% is 16.5(normal 11.0-16.0).wbc is 6.2(normal 3.50-10.0) How to reduce the above count? Getting burning sensation in body since 1 month.bp and sugar is normal. Please advice me.
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You are more worries than normal report follow exercise stop fried take Omeprazole tab and buttermilk or milk + sound sleep is must if any quary contact through online
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Though high hemoglobin can sometimes cause sypmtoms, you need not worry for a HB of 15.5 gm%. It's normal for males.
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
Hb is within range for males
Drink plenty of normal water
Eat simple home cooked food
Physically active routine
Avoid overeating, smoking n alcohol if any
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practice pranayama daily for 20 mins
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
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21 yrs exp
Mumbai
High haemoglobin can be due to many reasons. It could be due to some underling inflammation or infection. By proper treatment and medicines we can bring the heemoglobin to normal. The symptoms you are having are due to the high haemoglobin.
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Avoid eating non veg food
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