What causes hemoglobin to decline?

Hemoglobin (Hb) is a protein formed in blood cells. It is responsible for the transfer of oxygen to the tissues and cells of the body, so its indicators are so important. Reduced Hb is dangerous by the development of oxygen starvation, which negatively affects the work of the whole body.

Deviations from the norm are not separate didiseasesut serve as a signal for examining the state of health and determining the causes of such a violation.

Hemoglobin functions and its normal performance

In addition to delivering oxygen to all organs and systems, hemoglobin transports iron, maintains an acid-alkaline balance, and removes carbon dioxide. It successfully performs its functions if its indicators meet the norm.

The Hb level is determined by a clinical blood test.

At the same time, the analysis determines other indicators - red blood cells, white blood cells, SOE (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). The norm of hemoglobin is not the same for everyone. It depends on sex, age, and a certain physiological condition.

So, in men, normal rates are higher than in women. They range from 130-160 g/l. In weak sex, the Hb level is 120-140 g/l.

Deviations from the norm

An increase or decrease in hemoglobin does not always indicate any diseases. Often deviations from the norm are physiological and most cases do not require treatment. They are adjusted by diet and lifestyle changes.

High hemoglobin is often observed:

• with insufficient water consumption - this causes a reduction in plasma production, an increase in the number of red blood cells, and an increase in blood viscosity. The condition is corrected by changing the drinking regime;
• in smokers - due to the strong connection of protein with carbon monoxide, their body experiences oxygen starvation. Exit - abandoning a bad habit;
• in the highlands - relatively little oxygen is contained in the rarefied air. The body of people permanently living in such an area adapts to these conditions. Therefore, treatment in these cases is not required.

But increased rates can be observed in pathologies such as dehydration due to intoxication or poisoning, diabetes, hypovitaminosis, heart and lung disease.

In general, high Hb is dangerous for increased blood viscosity and risk of thrombosis, infarction, stroke.

Low hemoglobin is diagnosed with improper nutrition, as well as limitations in diet (for example, in vegans), anorexia nervosa. But it can indicate the presence of clay invasion or internal bleeding. Also, a decrease in indicators is noted during the period of carrying a child.

Pregnancy rates

In pregnant women, the Hb level is often reduced to 110 g/l. This is the lower limit in pregnancy. Already with such indicators, a woman feels fatigued, lethargy, a decrease in performance. Further hemoglobin drop is dangerous:

• the threat of termination of pregnancy;
• premature detachment of the placenta;
• gestosis;
• childbirth before the deadline.

For the child, iron deficiency in the mother's body threatens to delay development and anemia in the first year of life.

Whatever the reasons for the reduction in Hb, it is important to see a doctor promptly and follow all his instructions.

How to raise hemoglobin

If you suspect low rates, you should consult a therapist who can refer you to a hematologist. Each case of reduced hemoglobin requires an examination. After screening, the specialist will determine the cause of the disorders, on which the treatment tactics will depend. An important task of therapy is to eliminate the underlying disease.

In iron-deficiency anemia, iron (Fe) preparations are prescribed, which are better taken with ascorbic and folic acid.

To prevent anaemia canemiay a lack of vitamin V12 and folic acid, it is important to detect and eliminate gastrointestinal diseases (GI) in a timelpromptlyof clay invasion, anti-helminth preparations are used.

An appropriate diet is important for eliminating disorders.