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Blood Donation - Precautions

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It is advisable for blood donors to follow some guidelines before donating blood as the procedure might temporarily weaken them.

Some of the common guidelines to be followed before blood donation are as follows-

• Drink extra water and fluids

• Avoid caffeinated beverages

• Eat well to reduce the risk of reactions to donation. Eating foods high in iron is advisable. This is especially true for recently-menstruated women

It is important to follow the advise of the local blood bank before blood donation. The guidelines may vary according to the blood banks and their requirements. Some countries require donors to fast before donation, because of specific screening methods.

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Posted by: venujustforu Posted on: 04/02/2012

Really u have given good information about blood donation. atleast with this information someone change his mind and donate his blood. regularly.

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Posted by: sweta_25 Posted on: 12/21/2011

i have hypothryodism and i take thyrox 50 mg can i donate blood

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Posted by: deepika786(Guest) Posted on: 04/11/2011

i want to donate blood

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Posted by: venu007(Guest) Posted on: 08/22/2011

which group is urs , contact me 8500018506

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Posted by: firoz(Guest) Posted on: 03/04/2010

I AM TAKING MEDICINE LIKE VENLIFT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM. CAN I DONATE BLOOD?

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Posted by: jvmehta Posted on: 08/10/2009

I am a minor thalacamic,my heamoglobin is usually low (less than 10) but no other disease.Can i donate blood?

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Posted by: giridhargopal.cj Posted on: 06/25/2009

I have been diagnosed with 'Partial Motor Seizures' and regularly take 'Tegritol 200 mg' and 'Neurobian'.
Can I donate blood?

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 06/13/2010

No.You cant donate blood.AS you are not supposed to stop your current treatment.You can encourage others to donate blood.

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Posted by: pmdsouza Posted on: 03/29/2009

i am a regular voluntary blood donor since last 20 years donating blood at the interval of 3 months. what i would to know is will my donation have any ill effects on my health in ensuing future risk of, osteoporosis.

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Posted by: dkdthompson Posted on: 02/02/2009

I have diabetes and take insulin. Can I donate Blood? Can non-insulin dependent diabetics donate blood?

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 09/10/2008

i have to speak on a social ocassion to motivate people and encourage them to donate blood , where can in get good matter on the subject

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 07/20/2007

can a thalasaemia minor donate blood.if so what gap should be maintained.does blood donation by thalasaemia minor effect the health of donor and receipient

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Posted by: Prathama Posted on: 09/25/2009

Thalassemia minor can donate blood provided his/her hemoglobin count is above 12.5. Otherwise he/she should not donate. Generally the hemoglobin count in Thalassemia minors would be less, but that doesn't effect the donor or receipient health.

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