Haemoglobin test at home in Hyderabad
Are you looking for the best haemoglobin test cost in Hyderabad? MedifyHome provides hemoglobin test at home in Hyderabad at the most affordable prices. A haemoglobin test helps identify the amount of haemoglobin present in the blood. You can now book a hemoglobin test in Hyderabad through MedifyHome.
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Why Is a Haemoglobin Test Necessary?
A hemoglobin test is essential to estimate the oxygen-carrying levels of the blood and blood iron levels. Hemoglobin levels are necessary indications of health and good body functioning. Optimal oxygen levels are required for proper organ growth, functioning, and upkeep.Regular testing can help determine any deficiency or excess of blood hemoglobin levels that could be causing health issues. The test can also reveal any requirement for iron supplementation in women and pregnant females. Hemoglobin levels can also help to monitor health conditions and blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
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Symptoms That Indicate the Need for a Haemoglobin Test:
There can be several symptoms of hemoglobin deficiency or excess that can vary from individual to individual. Some of the symptoms are as follows:
- Low hemoglobin symptoms:
- Fatigue: one can feel extremely tired after doing a task or even after minimal activity
- Palpitations: the heart starts beating at a fast rate to meet the required oxygen supply of the body
- Hair loss: hair can shed whenever the levels of hemoglobin in the blood are very low.
- Excessive sleepiness: due to fatigue and tiredness
- Ringing sensation in ears
- Paleness in skin and nails is due to decreased iron content in the blood and decreased hemoglobin.
- High hemoglobin levels symptoms
- Blurring of vision due to excess blood in the retina
- Yellowing of skin and sclera due to increased levels of bilirubin.
- Increased bleeding and bruising in any area of injury
- Itching of the skin due to bilirubin deposition in the skin
- Headache due to slow movement of blood through vessels
- Weight loss that cannot be explained by anything else
- Reddening of the face in emotional situations or after exercise due to increased blood flow
- Slurring of speech and increased chances of stroke
- Priapism is due to the slow clearing out of viscous blood from the penis
Tips To Maintain Haemoglobin Levels In Your Blood
Maintaining adequate hemoglobin levels in the blood is easy, provided no underlying blood disorders exist.
- Eat beetroot and pomegranate to boost iron intake
- If you are a non-vegetarian, chicken is also a good source of iron
- Take adequate supplementation of vitamin C
- Take folate tablets also if required
- Get deworming done regularly to prevent any extra blood loss.
- Get treated for any other problems like piles and fissures that could be causing loss of blood on a chronic basis
- Avoid drinking tea at meal timings to prevent iron absorption
Positive lifestyle changes can go a long way in reducing the occurrence of anemia. More severe cases of anemia can require blood transfusions as well.
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FAQs
What is a blood Haemoglobin Test?
The haemoglobin test is a serum examination that checks the blood haemoglobin levels, an indirect indicator of oxygen supply to the body and Iron levels.
What is the price of the Haemoglobin Test?
A haemoglobin test can cost around 150-400 rupees Depending on the type of machine doing the test and the center where the test is done.
What is the Hb Test used for?
HB test is usually done to indirectly check blood iron levels and check for causing anemia and hyperhemoglobinemia
Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
No special preparation is required for the test.
Are there any risks to the test?
There are usually no risks to the test, but some problems that one might face include:
- Pain at the site of blood withdrawal
- Redness at the site of prick and slight bleeding immediately after withdrawal of the needle.
- Sometimes, there might be bruising in the area.
What do the Haemoglobin test results mean?
Haemoglobin levels beyond or below the reference range can indicate many problems. You can refer to the following values for interpreting the test results:
- Hb below 11 mg/dl in females and below 12 mg/dl in males can indicate anemia or deficiency of blood iron or even blood cells.
- Hb between 13 -15 mg/dl is considered normal for females, and 14-16 mg/dl in males is considered normal.
- Hb above 15 mg/dl in females and above 16 mg/dl in males can indicate polycythemia and excessive proliferation in red blood cells.
What level of Haemoglobin is normal?
A level between 12.5 mg/dl-14 mg/dl in females and 13 mg/dl – 15 mg/dl in males is considered normal.
How to book the test?
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