Men

The level of hemoglobin determined by a blood test Blood tests: a mirror of health . This is a normal part of the CBC, which is held during the regular medical examination. Between the level of hemoglobin and red blood cells there is a direct link. The level of hemoglobin increases when the body begins to produce more red blood cells, and decreases when the body produces fewer red blood cells are destroyed and they are in greater numbers, and so bleeding. Normal hemoglobin levels for men and women differ. He also curled from a number of other factors such as lifestyle, environmental conditions and age.

What is Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a part of red blood cells. It is a protein composed of four subunits, each of which has the ability to be attached to a molecule of heme. The structure of the molecule heme iron is included. This molecule acts as a carrier of oxygen from the lungs to other tissues and organs of the body. The blood becomes so familiar to us through the addition of the red oxygen molecule heme. Iron, which is present in the body, impact on the production of hemoglobin. Since hemoglobin is required for the synthesis of heme molecules containing iron for the synthesis of a sufficient quantity of hemoglobin body requires a certain amount of iron.

Factors influencing the level of hemoglobin

On the level of hemoglobin Hemoglobin: worse - low or high?   in the body affected by a number of factors. Smokers hemoglobin in the blood of people more than non-smokers. The body of people living at high altitude, compensates for the lack of oxygen by the synthesis of more red blood cells, thereby increasing the level of hemoglobin. Also, this figure is increased about 8 o'clock in the morning every day and reaches a minimum at 8 pm. In children and the elderly hemoglobin level is lowered.

Normal hemoglobin levels in men

Between the values ​​specified by different laboratories, there are small differences, but the average value taken for adult males is 14-18 g / dL, and for men over the age of 50, this figure drops to 11.7-13.8 g / dL. Going beyond these indicators may indicate a health problem. In this case, you must consult your doctor, who will conduct additional testing and to determine the exact cause of the abnormality.

What is the deviation from the norm

Elevated levels of hemoglobin in the blood of men may be a sign of congenital heart disease, dehydration, low blood oxygen, pulmonary fibrosis, or erythrocytosis. If you have a high hemoglobin level should always consult your doctor who will prescribe the necessary treatment.

  Galina Romanenko

Hemoglobin and its properties

Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues involved in the transfer of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs and maintain the acid-base balance in the body. It is a complex protein that has in its composition simple protein (globin) and iron-containing non-protein group (gems).

The hemoglobin in red blood cells, which penetrate the iron atoms, connecting it with the protein. Changing the amount of hemoglobin may be normal, and in various diseases. Physiological absorption of iron from food is limited. From obtained during the day 12-18 mg of iron is absorbed only 1-1, 5 mg.

How does a lack of hemoglobin

Insufficient amount of hemoglobin in the blood causes a state of iron deficiency anemia, when the reduced iron content in the body. Despite the wide spread of the condition, causes and its treatment were discovered only in the mid-nineteenth century.

It attaches particular importance to identify disease at an early stage and subsequent treatment. The clinical symptoms of iron deficiency usually occurs only in the moderate anemia. In mild disease course is objective evidence of anemia are the only laboratory values: for women is considered normal hemoglobin content in the blood of 118-140 g / L, erythrocyte - 4 1012 - 4, 7, 1012 / L, respectively, for men, 130 g / l above and 1012-5 * 4, 6 * 1012 / l.

Causes of iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia Anemia - when you do not have enough blood   also called post-hemorrhagic (ie, arising as a result of blood loss). There she is with frequent small hemorrhages, or worm infestations, which lead to the depletion of iron stores in the body: the body loses more iron than it receives. This blood loss can cause heavy menstrual bleeding gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, worm infestations, tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. The cause of iron deficiency may also be a violation of intestinal absorption (for example, after removal of the colon) and insufficient intake of iron from food

With a lack of iron in hemoglobin is broken education first, and then the red blood cells.

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia

The illness is usually long, with frequent exacerbations. Characterized by pale skin and mucous membranes, puffiness of the face, weakness, fatigue (both physical and mental), shortness of breath with movement, frequent dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , noise in ears. Chronic tissue hypoxia (low hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the tissues) leads to violations of the liver, heart muscle and other organs.

Iron deficiency manifest perversion of taste - there is a predilection for the Cretaceous, sometimes coal to lime, dry cereals. Such a person is like the smell of gasoline, kerosene, exhaust, asphalt.

Characteristic nail changes - there is their longitudinal or transverse striations, sometimes nails become spoon-shaped (dented). There atrophy (shrinking) of the mucous membrane of the pharynx and esophagus, sometimes - the initial spasm of the esophagus, which creates difficulty in swallowing food.

In the blood revealed decreased hemoglobin Hemoglobin: worse - low or high? And in the later stages and erythrocytes.

Treatment of iron deficiency anemia

The rapid development of pharmacology in the second half of the twentieth century brought a considerable variety of iron preparations, including parenteral (bypassing the gastrointestinal tract) administration. Nowadays exactly know how and what to treat iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia: how dangerous it is? Nevertheless, the problem of this disease remains relevant today.

To do this, you must find the source of the constant blood loss and treat it. If conservative this fails, then the operation is conducted.

To make up for iron deficiency prescribe medicines that contain it. Inside these drugs are usually used in conjunction with ascorbic acid, which contributes to a better absorption of iron. If oral iron is ineffective inside, they are administered parenterally - intravenous or intramuscular injection.

Prevention of iron deficiency anemia

To prevent iron deficiency anemia, it is important to know that the food must be complete and balanced, that is, contain enough fat, protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. In no case, especially at a young age, you can not give up meat, as it is an indispensable source of iron is such that can be absorbed by the body. Plant foods (such as apples) may contain a lot of iron, but it is not absorbed by the body.

  Galina Romanenko