Haemoconcentration

Hemoconcentration is an increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood plasma associated with a decrease in plasma volume.

Hemoconcentration can occur with any disease or condition that results in significant loss of fluid from the body. For example, with severe diarrhea, vomiting, profuse sweating, or burns of a large surface of the body, loss of water and electrolytes occurs. As a result, the volume of circulating blood plasma decreases.

With hemoconcentration, the number of red blood cells per unit volume of plasma increases, since their total number in the blood remains unchanged. This leads to increased blood viscosity and obstruction of blood flow in small vessels. Clinically, hemoconcentration is manifested by an increase in hematocrit and hemoglobin.

Hemoconcentration is the opposite state in relation to hemodilution, which is characterized by dilution of the blood and a decrease in the relative content of formed elements in the plasma. Hemodilution can develop, for example, with excessive fluid intake, blood loss with replenishment of plasma volume.

Hemoconcentration is a condition in which there is an increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood plasma associated with a decrease in plasma volume. This condition can occur with various diseases that are accompanied by severe loss of fluid from the body. Hemoconcentration is the opposite concept of hemodilution, which is characterized by the dilution of blood due to an increase in plasma volume.

In the body of a healthy person, the concentration of red blood cells and plasma in the blood is in a certain balance. However, under certain conditions, such as severe fluid loss, bleeding, burns, vomiting, diarrhea and other conditions associated with dehydration, hemoconcentration may occur.

Hemoconcentration occurs because when fluid is lost, plasma volume decreases, while the number of red blood cells remains the same. This leads to an increase in the concentration of red blood cells in the blood plasma. An increased concentration of red blood cells may be seen during blood tests.

Hemoconcentration can be observed in various diseases, such as acute infections, burns, acute renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypovolemia and other conditions associated with dehydration of the body. Hemoconcentration may also be a consequence of long-term use of diuretics, which help remove fluid from the body.

Determination of hemoconcentration can be an important diagnostic tool when assessing a patient's condition. An increased number of red blood cells may indicate dehydration and fluid loss. In this case, it is necessary to take into account other clinical signs and symptoms in order to make the correct diagnosis and determine the cause of hemoconcentration.

Treatment of hemoconcentration is aimed at eliminating the underlying disease and restoring normal fluid balance in the body. This may include fluid replacement through oral or intravenous administration, as well as treatment of the underlying disease contributing to the development of hemoconcentration.

In conclusion, it should be noted that hemoconcentration is a pathological condition associated with an increase in the concentration of red blood cells in the blood plasma due to a decrease in plasma volume. This condition can occur with various diseases accompanied by severe loss of fluid, and requires careful diagnosis and treatment. If symptoms of hemoconcentration appear, you should consult a doctor to get professional help and determine the cause of this condition.

Hemoconcentration (haemoconcentrate from Latin translates as “concentrated blood”) is an increase in the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood compared to the norm, that is, an increase in hematocrit and a decrease in blood plasma volume. Also called a compensatory adaptive reaction of the body in the form of hypervolemia