Reply to "Brother in law hemoglobin question"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Of course, it all depends on how far out of range it is, but yes, it can be a cause for concern. For example, it is normal to have higher levels of hemoglobin and/or red blood cells is you live at high altitude. This is to compensate for the lower oxygen levels in the air.

But, if that is not the case, then there could be heart or lung disease that prevents normal blood oxygenation. It could even be a bone marrow disease. So, it bears watching. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with his j-pouch. But, if it is his hematocrit, not the hemoglobin, it could be from the j-pouch. A high hematocrit can be a sign of dehydration.

Jan

1/30/141:04 AM

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