Is a hemoglobin count of 10 low?

Answer 1

That is very low. You need to find out what is going on as soon as possible.

Hemoglobin is contained within the red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body. Without enough hemoglobin your body is not getting sufficient oxygen. When the hemoglobin is low it iis called anemia, which can make you feel very weak, tired, and/or short of breath. A normal hemoglobin value in an adult male is between 14-18 gm/dl and in an adult female is between 12-16 gm/dl. With a hemoglobin count of 9 the doctor will decide how to treat you based on the reason it is low. Most commonly people are treated with iron pills as this is commonly an iron deficiency.

Answer 2

Normal results hemoglobin vary, but in general are: * Male: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dL * Female: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dL Note: gm/dL = grams per deciliter 8.2 gm/dL is below normal. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003645.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemoglobin#Diagnostic_uses

Answer 3

i have recentley had a count of 11 and was told by doctor that was bit low so 9 is quite low you should visit doctor get it sorted asap my daughters was 7 once and i believe if it is between 6and7 they think about giving you blood transfusion so you need to act soon stop it going any lower.

Answer 4

Yes, normal ranges from about 13 - 17 depending on the lab.

Women can run a bit lower just after their menstrual cycle.

Answer 5

I have chirrossis of the liver and cellulitus infection and my white blood count is 98 is that bad?

Answer 6

Well hemoglobin range is different for male and female.

Here is the Normal hemoglobin values that will help you decide

Male: 13.5 - 17 g/dl

Female: 12 - 15 g/dl

Answer 7

hemoglobin is just what makes blood red.

Answer 8

Yes