What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017

Question: yes please
I recently had a physical and my hemoglobin level is 16.2
my Hematocrit level is 51.3
and my MCV is 104
all other blood tests are normal
my doctor is not concerned because this is the fist time it occurred and I have been dehydrated for the past month while climbing in Italy
Should I worry?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
I agree with your doctor.
I don't think you need to worry.
Your prior tests were normal.
And currently you have been dehydrated.
Meaning that your blood is more concentrated.
This may have led to the changes in the report.
I would however suggest repeating the test after you have rehydrated yourself.
High hemoglobin can cause problems if not treated.
If it's due to dehydration, hydration is ample treatment.
If it remains high after hydration, medication may be needed.
And I hope you don't smoke.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal

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