what is wrong with my body  when the doctor tells me my HB level is 5.?
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HB, is the hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the compounds present in red blood cells in the body that enable them to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Hemoglobin is made of for 4 globin (peptide) chains and an iron molecule (the heme part of hemoglobin).\n\nThe normal HB levels for men is between 12-14 and for women is between 10-12 as your doctor has told you. 5.0 shows that you have a very low HB levels, and you are therefore anemic. This presents as lethargy, tiredness, paleness and shortness of breath. This may even lead to cardiac failure. The causes are anemia are far and varied. This includes thalessiemia, sickle cell anemia and blood loss anemia. If you have no genetic problems, it could also be due to heavy menstual blood loss or diet factors like low iron, folat and vitamin b12. Those are compounds that are required to produce red blood cells and hemoglobin\n\nYou can take folate, iron and Vitamin b12 if your not taking enough of those supplements. And take care of your self.
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You are having a hormonal imbalance. You should see a few different doctors but start with an endocrinologist. You should also see a nutrition specialist.
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High blood pressure at the top of the list. Perhaps high cholesterol, overweight. If you think there is a problem go to your doctor and he can refer you for a blood test.
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Well, it sounds like you have been in touch with a doctor at some point to know that there is a low white blood count.  I would continue to speak to the doctor or doctors until you find what is wrong.  Good luck.
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Why are you asking average Joes on yahoo about your health?  You need to go see a doctor.
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It means you are infected with hepatitis B and it is actively destroying cells in your body.  Go to the doctor and do whatever he tells you to do!
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The doctor will be able to tell you with a simple blood test.  But it sounds to me like your just stressing over it and that may make these symptoms "new" to you.  You'll feel better tomorrow after you go to the doc.
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Hi there.. I'm a Licenced Dietetic Technician. The answer to your question....Anemia is a concern that can be fixed. Anemia is a condition in which the iron count in your blood is low meaning you have a hard time transmitting oxygen in the blood to other body parts. An easy solution is to take a simle daily supplement of 18mg/daily for 2 weeks. Then have your HGB and HCT checked again to see if the Anemia has improved. Make sure you also take a Vit C supplement with the Iron to help absorb the iron. Hope this helped. Your should have more energy because you'll have more oxygen flowing through your blood! Good luck and if you have anymore health questions feel free to ask. -Elizabeth Segler DTR/LDT
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The doctor who ordered this blood test should be able to walk through this with you.  At the very least, there should be a nursing line that you can call and ask.  \n\nMost blood results I have received have shown right on the print out what is too low, too high, or within the normal range.  This is a good starting place, but anything abnormal should really be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.
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Have your blood tested for blood sugar level..etc, doctor will let you know
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1.  Do you smoke\n2.  Family history\n3.  hormone supplements, including birth control meds (if a women)\n4.  Not a question, but the doctor may suggest an IVP or cat scan of the kidneys to see if they are abnormal\n5.  Are you a diabetic/\n6. You're how old???\nOkay....more than three, but...all are risks in HBP.
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Sounds exactly like you could be anemic...Get a full blood count test done - Your iron levels are probably low. Your iron level should not be lower than 12.0
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take iron vitamins. maybe you are anemic and have low blood
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see a doctor or a nutrirtionsit, and dnot set unnecessar goals, 5kg is like 10lb, thats loads and will not stay off and could make your frined ill, it is possible but just not healthy
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Chances are, your blood pressure is a combination of excess weight, lack of physical exercise, high salt intake, and genetics.  When you go to the doctor tomorrow, he/she will take your blood pressue (most likely twice).  Two readings that are high will classify you as having hypertension (the word doctors use for high blood pressure).  That's all they use to diagnose you.  You are young to have high blood pressure, but it is becoming more common in younger people due to lifestyle.\n\nBlood pressure should be less than 120 for the top number (systolic number) and less than 80 for the bottom number (diastolic number).  Chances are, your doctor will recommend some lifestyle changes and will give you the opportunity to lower your blood pressure with better diet and exercise.  When you come back for a visit, if there is no improvement (if your numbers did not drop) you will be given a antihypertensive medication.  Then you will go from there.  The doctor will bring you back for a checkup until your blood pressure gets lowered.\n\nIf your pressure is not improved, there could be other causes for the high blood pressure such as pheochromocytoma (a rare, but usually benign, tumor), renal artery stenosis, or some other rare causes.  But this is most likely not the case.  Your doctor will be better able to evaluate this.\n\nLowering your weight by about 10-15 pounds can do wonders for your blood pressure.\n\nIt's nothing to stress about as long as you get it under control.  If it remains high (at your current level, or goes up), in the long run you can get damage to organs such as your kidneys, eyes, and enlargement of your heart.\n\nRight now, relax, go to the doctor, and focus on improving your eating habits and getting more exercise.  Your doctor will be more specific.
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Besides anemia, it could be hypothyroidism.  Your thyroid gland isn't active enough to keep your body well-regulated.  Both of these conditions can be checked by your health care provider by blood testing.
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A doctor better examine you and you should do blood test before we can say anything. If tests where normal then it is likely that you have an overall body weakness. ALL your muscles are very weak and you should strengthen them. By strengthening your muscles the pressure would be on the on the muscle and not the joint! Another reasons could be of over weigth. You haven't mentioned it thought but if you are over weighted then you should control your diet. Again, I don't tell you to starve coz you don't wannu burn muscles too. \n\nIn conclusion, I think you should consult and always be in touch with a 'physiotherapist' (of course after you saw a doctor I mentioned above) to show you the proper exercises so that you can strengthen your muscles.