Is this considered anemic? - Anemia Message Board

JCTTeach · 10-02-2001, 07:23 PM

I recently went to the doctor and my hemoglobin count was at an 11.6 or 11.8. I am a 27 year old female. Is this considered anemic? All I know is that I get very lightheaded frequently and am suffering from headaches more than usual. Also my heartbeat is very rapid and I'M EXHAUSTED ALL THE TIME, etc.
Help!

siouxzee · 10-02-2001, 09:44 PM

The normal range is
Adult women: 12-16 gm/dl

What did the doctor think who treated you? Did he say you were anemic?

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Sleepy7278 · 12-04-2001, 05:59 PM

The numbers you mention are so incredibly close to normal, those are not really looked at for anemia UNLESS other blood tests in the panel were off. I think it is the MCV that is indicative of iron deficiency. If that number is say around 70, and your H&H is a little off, they would investigate for Iron Deficiency Anemia...doing that, they would look at your Ferritin level to see if you have Iron Deficiency.

But, with a number of 11.6 or 11.8, I doubt your MD would treat you for anemia. My Hemo usually doesn't treat until it drops in to the 10's.