Causes, symptoms and solutions for low or high hemoglobin
🩸 What is hemoglobin?
Hemoglobin is a very important protein found inside red blood cells (RBC). Its main function is to deliver oxygen from the lungs to every cell in the body and to return carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs.
Simply put—
- 👉 No cell in the body can survive without hemoglobin.
🔬 Structure of hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is mainly made up of two parts—
1️⃣ Heme: - It contains iron, which helps in carrying oxygen.
2️⃣ Globin: - The protein part holds the heme steady.
🎯 Function of Hemoglobin
The main functions of hemoglobin are—
- 🫁 Collecting oxygen from the lungs
- 🧠 Supplying oxygen to the body's cells
- ♻️ Bringing carbon dioxide back to the lungs
- 🩸 Giving blood a red color
📊 Normal Range of Hemoglobin
⚠️ What happens if hemoglobin is low? (Anemia)
When hemoglobin is low, it is called anemia.
🔴 Symptoms
- Excessive weakness 😴
- Dizziness 🤕
- Difficulty breathing
- Palpitations
- Pale skin
- Cold hands and feet
🔴 Causes
- Iron deficiency
- Malnutrition
- Excessive bleeding
- Worm infection
- Pregnancy
- Long-term diseases
🔻 What to do if hemoglobin is low
- Eat iron-rich foods
- Iron supplements as recommended by a doctor
- Vitamin B12 and folic acid
- Deworming medication if necessary
🥬 Foods to increase hemoglobin
🥗 Iron-rich foods
- Spinach, red vegetables
- Beef/chicken liver
- Egg yolks
- Fish and meat
- Dates, raisins
- Dhawal, chickpeas
- Beetroot
🍊 Vitamin C (iron absorption) Increases)
- Lemon 🍋
- Orange
- Amla
- Guava
🔺 What happens if hemoglobin is high?
High hemoglobin is called Polycythemia.
⚠️ Problem
- Blood thickening
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Risk of blood clots
📌 Cause
- Dehydration
- Smoking
- Lung disease
- Living in high mountainous areas
🔴 What to do if hemoglobin is high
💧 Drink plenty of water🚭 Stop smoking🥩 Eat less red meat🧂 Avoid excess salt🚶 Do light exercise🧪 Get regular blood tests
🧪 What is a hemoglobin test?
A hemoglobin test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
- 📍 It is usually part of a CBC (Complete Blood Count) test.
❓ Common Questions and Answers about Hemoglobin
Q1: Is low hemoglobin dangerous?
👉 Yes, if it is low for a long time, it can cause problems with the heart and brain.
Q2: Can hemoglobin be increased by eating food alone?
👉 It is possible for a mild deficiency, but if it is very low, medication is required.
Q3: Does tea and coffee reduce hemoglobin?
👉 Excess tea and coffee reduces iron absorption.
⚕️ Disclaimer (Health Warning)
This article is for general information and awareness only. If you have any problems related to hemoglobin or anemia, be sure to consult an experienced doctor.
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