Hemoglobin - an important protein for normal functioning of the body, contained in the blood. In a healthy body, its amount varies from 120 to 140 grams per liter of blood. The problem of reduced hemoglobin is considered more common, but some suffer from erythrocytosis - an elevated protein level.
Causes of erythrocytosis
In general, the increase in hemoglobin causes the same reasons that most diseases cause:
- stress;
- overvoltage;
- bad ecology;
- malnutrition;
- infections and others.
There are other reasons:
- In women, erythrocytosis can manifest itself against the background of a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
- Elevated hemoglobin is observed in patients suffering from diabetes, gastritis, ulcers.
- Sometimes erythrocytosis appears due to excessive sweating or thirst.
- Secondary or as it is called - absolute erythrocytosis very often becomes a consequence of problems with the respiratory system. Accordingly, people who smoke are more prone to the disease.
- To cause an increase in hemoglobin can oncology and problems in the work of the cardiovascular system.
Symptoms of erythrocytosis
Symptoms of high and low hemoglobin are similar. The main signs of the disease are as follows:
- weakness;
- pallor;
- deterioration of working capacity;
- development of diseases of the urino-genital organs;
- bleeding gums ;
- in some patients, heart pain;
- itching and the appearance of ulcers.
The main problem is hidden inside the body - blood with erythrocytosis becomes more viscous and dense, which increases the risk of blood clots.
To treat the disease, a special diet is prescribed:
- Do not eat foods that are high in iron.
- It is recommended to limit the amount of fat in the diet.