My hemoglobin count is 114

My hemoglobin count is 114

A slightly low hemoglobin count isn’t always a sign of illness; it can be normal for some people. Women with menstrual periods and pregnant women commonly have low Hb counts. So if my hemoglobin count is 114, it can be normal. Otherwise, there are many causes for a decreased hemoglobin count, including:

– Aplastic anemia

– Cancer

– Certain medications, such as antiretroviral drugs and chemotherapy

– Cirrhosis

– Hodgkin’s disease

– Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

– Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

– Iron deficiency anemia

– Lead poisoning

– Leukemia

– Multiple myeloma

– Myelodysplastic syndromes

– Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

– Rheumatoid arthritis

– Vitamin deficiency anemia

– Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)

– Hemolysis

– Porphyria

– Sickle cell anemia

– Thalassemia (3)

If the decrease in the number of hemoglobin continues and reaches below 50, can be dangerous and have severe consequences. So if my hemoglobin count is 114, it’s better to consult a doctor (4).

Treatment

Anemia treatment varies depending on its cause. Changes in diet or dietary supplements can help people who have iron or vitamin deficiency anemias. In most cases, treating the underlying cause will bring the hemoglobin level up (5).

* You can enter your lab test results online and get a personalized interpretation, including your condition in each test, definition, reasons for increased or decreased results, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, potential treatments, drug interactions, etc.

Hemoglobin (Hb)

Hemoglobin (Hb) is the protein contained in red blood cells that is responsible for the delivery of oxygen to the tissues. To ensure adequate tissue oxygenation, a sufficient hemoglobin level must be maintained. Normal results for adults vary, but in general, are:

· Male                 138 to 172 grams per liter (g/L)

· Female             121 to 151 g/L

This range is different for children:

· Newborn        140 to 240 g/L

· Infant              95 to 130 g/L  (1,2)

References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK259/ 
2. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/tests/hemoglobin#:~:text=Normal%20results%20for%20adults%20vary,121%20to%20151%20g%2FL
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-hemoglobin/basics/causes/sym-20050760
4. https://www.verywellhealth.com/low-hemoglobin-5217077#:~:text=A%20hemoglobin%20level%20of%20less,15%20g%2FdL%20for%20females.
5. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318050#treatment