Hemoglobin 8.7 g/dL in your blood test results
You received your blood test result with a Hemoglobin value of 8.7 g/dL. This analysis helps you to check if your Hemoglobin value is within normal range.
Your Hemoglobin value of 8.7 g/dL is way too low. A good Hemoglobin is usually between 12.5 and 17 g/dL.
Increase your Hemoglobin by 3.8 g/dL to be within normal range.
Please note: age and gender influence the normal range of the hemoglobin value should be in. For men, 14-18g/dL are within normal range while for women 12-16g/dL are considered normal. The normal range for children is also different.
Causes
Typically, a precipitous drop in an individual's hemoglobin counts are brought forth by conditions that cause the body to either produce or maintain insufficient levels of red blood cells. Such maladies include certain forms of anemia, various manifestations of cancer, liver, kidney and thyroid diseases, iron and other nutritional deficiencies and excessive internal or external bleeding.
Treatment & Medication
The most appropriate treatment protocols will depend upon the underlying cause. In instances where the problem is precipitated by a relatively simple explanation such as a nutritional deficiency, ingesting iron or other appropriate supplements or tailoring a diet rich in that particular nutrient might resolve the issue. Should the disorder be caused by bleeding or some disease process, treatment will likely be geared towards curing or ameliorating that specific condition and the administration of blood transfusions if necessary.
Useful Information
Abundant in red blood cells, hemoglobin is a protein charged with the crucial responsibility of transporting oxygen from an individual's lungs to his or her cells and tissues.