Brief Answer: Raised hemoglobin Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX your hemoglobin is definitely on the higher side. Though not alarming at this time, has many causes. people living in high altitudes do have raised hemoglobin levels. Those people having some kind of problems in the kidneys do also have raised hemoglobin levels. Bone marrow overactivity is another cause. You need to have a complete check up from a hematologist to rule out the cause. At the moment I advise you to keep yourself well hydrated as the raised viscosity of the blood may give you some symptoms. please follow with your primary physician for necessary investigations. Truly, Dr. J. Ticku

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Brief Answer: yes, partly Detailed Answer: Dear, Thanks for reverting. Yes, raised viscosity can partly contribute to increase in blood pressure. The tingling sensation could be a diabetic problem also. Pre- diabetes does not cause raise in hemoglobin. Your present concern is raised hemoglobin which increases the viscosity of the blood. This condition is called Polycythemia Rubra for which you should consult your physician who may advise you removal of part of your blood and would perform certain investigations to rule out the cause and give you treatment accordingly. truly, Dr. J. Ticku

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Brief Answer: Raised hemoglobin Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX Periodic donation/ withdrawal of blood will prevent you from the side effects of raised hemoglobin. it will definitely reduce your hemoglobin but it needs to be established will any drug be helpful to control the over activity of bone marrow. Also it is needed to be determined if there is any offending cause. if yes we have to take care of that and you may not need to withdraw the blood. Truly, Dr. j. Ticku

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