Have high haemoglobin? Don’t ignore it
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High haemoglobin levels can increase the risk of blood clotting and can sometimes lead to dangerous conditions like stroke, heart attack and blood clots
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High haemoglobin may also cause frequent headaches, blurred vision, itching all over the body after a warm shower, and painful and swollen joints
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Haemoglobin levels of more than 16.5g/dL in males and 16g/dL in females is considered abnormal
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If high haemoglobin levels are detected on routine evaluation, a haematologist should be consulted for further evaluation
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High haemoglobin levels can be countered by removing blood from the body, prescribing blood thinners like aspirin and medicines like hydroxyurea
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