What are some side effects after donating blood?

Answer 1

Side effects of donating blood are: tingling in the lips and nose, chills, dizziness, and occasionally fainting.

Also, you cannot get AIDS or other Infectious Diseases from donating blood.

Answer 2

No, there should not be any health risks a few days after donating blood. After a blood donation has been made, the individual who made the donation may feel a little lightheaded for a few hours afterwards. During this period of time, it is advised that the individual receives plenty of rest, eats a snack, and refrains from engaging in any physical activity. In general however, an individual should feel fine a few hours after donating blood.

Answer 3

Chemotherapy, radiation and some diseases such as aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) can cause unsafe low levels of blood cells. Using donated blood, transfusions are a way to temporarily increase the number of blood cells. There are different types of blood transfusions to match the types of blood cells a patient may need.

Many patients get blood transfusions after a bone marrow or cord blood transplant. These could be transfusions of red blood cells, platelets, or rarely, white blood cells.

• Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
• White blood cells help fight infection.
• Platelets help control bleeding.

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Talk with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about blood transfusions.

Answer 4

Yes. You get a small hole in your arm. Otherwise, your body will regenerate the blood incredibly quickly.

Answer 5

No, 10mins. of rest, cup of tea and a biscuit or two and you're as good as new.

Answer 6

Some donors feel light-headed upon standing for the first time after donating. Occasionally, a donor will faint.