What’s a low hemoglobin count? ?
What’s a low hemoglobin count? What’s a low hemoglobin count? Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to the rest of your body. It also transports carbon dioxide out of your cells and back to your lungs to be exhaled. The Mayo Clinic defines low hemoglobin counts as anything below 13.5 grams per deciliter in men or 12 grams per deciliter in women. Many things can cause low hemoglobin levels, such as: iron deficiency anemia pregnancy liver problems urinary tract infections In addition, some people have naturally low hemoglobin counts without any underlying cause. you can watch this video Others have low hemoglobin, but never have any symptoms.