Laboratory blood tests can reveal what is going on in the human body. There are a number of diseases that may not make themselves felt for a long time, and only a blood test can alert the therapist. For example, low hemoglobin in men, the reasons for the decrease in which may indicate a wide variety of pathologies. That is why it is so important to have a complete medical examination at least once a year.
What is hemoglobin?
First of all, it is a specific protein that is found in red blood cells - erythrocytes. Its quantity indicates the degree of saturation of the body with oxygen. The main element of hemoglobin is iron. Its amount depends on the food containing this element, and special supplements (vitamins and minerals) that promote its absorption. The oxygen contained in the cells is essential foroxidative processes element, without which energy generation would be impossible.
Drowsiness and weakness, decreased performance and fatigue - all this can provoke low hemoglobin in men. The reasons can be attributed to seasonal depression and no action can be taken. However, this can also lead to other consequences: hair and nails become brittle, complexion fades, hangnails and cracks appear at the corners of the lips.
Normal indicators
To begin with, it is worth noting that the level of hemoglobin in the blood in men is much higher than the same figure in women. The fact is that the strong half of humanity regularly experiences great physical exertion, which means that they need more oxygen to release energy. The norm of the indicator in men in adulthood is 130-170 grams per 1 liter of blood. In older people, this figure is slightly lower - 117-138 g / l. So, for example, low hemoglobin in an elderly man is no cause for concern.
There are a number of factors that affect minor deviations from the norm up or down. So, for example, in smokers and those who live at high altitude, this figure can always be increased. The reason for this is to compensate for the lack of oxygen. Low hemoglobin in men, the causes of which are formed even as a result of malnutrition, can be observed in old age, as well as due to some other factors.
Diet
A slight decrease in hemoglobin in men, women and children can be observed due to malnutrition, or rather, the use of foods that are not saturated with iron. Therefore, when the indicator drops below the norm, it is recommended to review your diet and include foods such as:
- Beef or rabbit meat.
- Beef heart and tongue.
- Some legumes.
- Seafood.
- Eggs and white poultry meat.
- Buckwheat.
- Garnet.
- Carrots, beets and other red-green vegetables.
- Apples and berries are rich in vitamin C. They help the body absorb iron in the body.
When cooking beef or rabbit meat, it is important not to overdo it with the processing process. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures contributes to the destruction of iron in products. Meat or liver is preferably steamed.
Other reasons
Insufficient physical activity or prolonged lack of fresh air also provoke low hemoglobin in men. The causes of deviation from the norm depend not only on nutrition and lifestyle. There are a number of specific factors to consider. What else can low hemoglobin in men indicate?
Causes and consequences:
- Some diseases of the stomach and, as a result, thinning of the walls.
- Slagging of blood vessels negatively affects the absorption of nutrients.
- Some blood diseases.
- Formation of malignant tumors.
- Hidden blood loss. Some pathological processes can lead to intracavitary hemorrhage. As a result, there is a sharp decrease in hemoglobin levels.
- Donation - frequent blood donation does not always have a positive effect on the body.
The therapist, based on the test results, may not immediately understand what is the cause of low hemoglobin in the blood in men, but further medical examination will help to accurately diagnose it.
Consequences
High hemoglobin levels can indicate heart disease, dehydration and lack of oxygen in the blood. It should be understood that constant deviations from the norm of indicators are an alarming sign.
So, one of the signs of anemia is a decrease in the level of hemoglobin in the blood. This is a very serious disease, which is better not to joke. In any case, only a doctor will be able to diagnose the exact cause of deviations from the norm. If there is a slight decrease in indicators, an iron-rich diet and special food supplements - vitamin B12 and folic acid may be indicated. In especially advanced cases, the patient may be prescribed intravenous infusions and injections.
What should I pay attention to?
What is the danger of low hemoglobin? Causes and treatment in men do not have significant differences from women. Symptoms that indicate a deviation from the norm:
- Asthenic signs. Sleep deprivation, fatigue, decreasedperformance, dizziness and fainting, severe weakness.
- Dystrophic signs. The appearance of burrs and cracks in the corners of the lips, brittle and dry hair, exfoliating nails, dry skin and pale skin color, impaired taste and smell.
Most often, these signs occur in spring or autumn, when the human body suffers from a lack of vitamins. That is why, for the purpose of prevention, doctors recommend taking vitamin complexes that contain iron in their composition, as well as taking all tests in a timely manner to monitor your he alth.
Increasing hemoglobin at home
Here it is important to reconsider your diet, consult a therapist for dietary foods rich in iron. Black caviar helps in this regard. Of course, such a diet will most likely lead to depletion of the family budget, so you can replace it with other seafood, which also contain high amounts of iron.
Dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins, walnuts), honey and lemon are the best recipe for a folk remedy that helps increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. Rosehip tea, cranberries grated with walnuts and honey, as well as pomegranate juice, chicken and beef liver, buckwheat, cabbage and dill are all foods containing iron in their composition, and there are a huge variety of them. Therefore, developing a dietary "iron" diet is not at all difficult.
