what are the causes of high hb level?
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['Congenital heart disease in adults.', 'COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) exacerbation — worsening of symptoms.', 'Dehydration.', 'Emphysema.', 'Heart failure.', 'Kidney cancer.', 'Liver cancer.', 'Polycythemia vera.']
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["High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) that's not well-controlled.", "High blood pressure (hypertension) that's not controlled.", 'Being a smoker.', 'High blood cholesterol.', 'A family history of diabetes and kidney disease.']
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Elevated levels may be due to liver diseases, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, but they may also be due to other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, or pancreatitis. They may also be caused by alcohol abuse or use of drugs that are toxic to the liver.
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Your doctor can help you find out what might be causing yours. Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
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In this case, it can occur if your body absorbs too much iron from the blood you drink. Reaching this level of toxicity can increase your risk of developing other life-threatening disorders, including heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes.
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A ferritin blood test can also help your doctor figure out whether your body is storing too much iron. High levels may point to alcohol abuse, infection, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, overactive thyroid, or some types of cancer. Symptoms of high iron levels vary and can include: Exhaustion.
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Causes of High Blood Pressure Being overweight or obese. Lack of physical activity. High-sodium diet. Heavy alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
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Very high AST levels can be caused by: Acute viral hepatitis. Damage to the liver from drugs or other toxic substances. A blockage in blood flow to the liver.
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['Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.', 'Diseases caused by drugs, poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.', 'Liver cancer.', 'Inherited diseases, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson disease.']
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Thick blood is caused by heavy proteins, or by too much blood in the circulation. Too many red cells, white cells, and platelets will result in blood thickening. Another cause is an imbalance in the blood clotting system.
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Hemoglobin is broken down into a compound called bilirubin. High levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream may be a sign of hemolytic anemia. High levels of this compound also occur with some liver and gallbladder diseases. Thus, you may need liver function tests to find out what's causing the high bilirubin levels.
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['Blood clots. Increased blood thickness and decreased blood flow, as well as abnormalities in your platelets, raise your risk of blood clots. ... ', 'Enlarged spleen. ... ', 'Problems due to high levels of red blood cells. ... ', 'Other blood disorders.']
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['High blood pressure.', 'High blood triglyceride (fat) levels.', 'Gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.', 'High-fat and carbohydrate diet.', 'High alcohol intake.', 'Sedentary lifestyle.', 'Obesity or being overweight.']
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['Being overweight or obese. The more you weigh the more blood flow you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. ... ', 'Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. ... ', 'Too little potassium in your diet. ... ', 'Not being physically active. ... ', 'Drinking too much alcohol.']
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['Leukemia or lymphoma.', 'Certain types of anemia.', 'Viral infections (chickenpox, hepatitis C, HIV, etc.)', 'Chemotherapy drugs.', 'Heavy alcohol consumption.']
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The most common cause of high B12 in the blood is due to recent ingestion or injection of supplemental vitamin B12. We don't worry about overdosing on B12 supplements because excess can be excreted in your urine. It could also be possibly from your diet if high in animal products such as meat, eggs, and shellfish.
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The leading causes of hyperkalemia are chronic kidney disease, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration, having had severe bleeding, consuming excessive dietary potassium, and some medications. A doctor will typically diagnose hyperkalemia when levels of potassium are between 5.0–5.5 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/l).