Question 1

does giving blood make you anemic?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes!: When you request to donate your  blood, blood bank services first checks your blood count to make sure you are not anemic. Donating blood will cause your blood count to drop but if you are healthy you should not technically become "anemic." i.E below normal threshold.  If you donate your blood very often, you may become anemic or iron deficient, and they may not let you donate for a while!

Question 2

i recently attended a blood donation camp and was they did a check up & rejected me for being anemic. is it a serious condition?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Anemia is a description of a blood problem: low red blood cells and hemoglobin.
It is not a disease but can be associated with one or a result of one. It may be nothing more than low blood counts from normal menstruation but should be evaluated further.
Important questions:
how anemic
what kind of anemia (what does blood look like)?
Are there other lab abnormalities?
How do you feel.
Md exam?
Etc.

Question 3

what are things that cause poor blood flow when giving blood?

Accepted Answer

A few: Sometimes being cold or dehydrated can do this.

Question 4

will i pass out? i was just recently prescribed adderal (25mg) for adhd, and i want to know a few things.

1. is it okay to take adderal before giving blood. i take them before school and i signed up to donate blood at 11:45 tomorrow.

2. i want to go to

Accepted Answer

1.Before : 1.Before giving blood, you will be asked a series of questions, including your current medications. The blood bank or lab will let you know if you are cleared to give blood while on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

2.Based on the date of this post your trip to the amusement park has passed. However i will say that when you give blood you may be a little weak, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids and eat an iron rich diet, especially on the days you will be very active.

3.The only lethal risks that I am aware of concerning adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine), marijuana, and amusement parks is the effect of possible altered mental status when combining your medication with adderal, or even marijuana alone for that matter. This can lead to unsafe behavior, which can lead to accidents, which can be fatal (lethal).

Question 5

i had a vein in arm collapse when giving blood. does this cause effects/health issues? how can i help it heal? will it increase in stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

RELAX!!!: "Collapse" of vein means the needle  was not ideally placed by the tech. This can happen any time, less often with more skilled phlebotomist. IT HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BEARING ON HEALTH OR DISEASE!

Question 6

can not eating enough for just a few days cause blood levels to drop? could you become anemic in a matter of days without eating?

Accepted Answer

Two issues: Blood pressure can drop if you get dehydrated from lack of intake of water. You will not become anemic from not eating for a few days, if you had normal hemoglobin to start with.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 7

28 yo male, very tiny specks of blood on tp during last wipe. no anemia, negative occult test. what are the possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Hemorroid: Is your stool hard? Drink a lot of water. Eat dried fruits, veg&amp; fresh fruits.  Prune juice is good.

Question 8

could donating blood cause chest pain if you are not anemic?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Donating blood shouldn't cause chest pain.

Question 9

feeling shaky for hours. like when blood sugar is low only i've eaten plenty. i have a history of anemia could this cause it?

Accepted Answer

Anemia? Thyroid?: Blood sugar?  Lots of possibilities.  Please see your doc.  He/she will provide answers and possible treatment to keep you healthy.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

can blood thinners cause anemia? husband's rbcs and hemoglobin have been dropping since he started clopidorgel 1 month ago?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely they can cause anemia. Blood thinners can cause bleeding as the source of the decreased blood count (anemia). It is important to discuss this with the prescribing doctor so that this can be properly treated.

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Does giving blood make you anemic?

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I recently attended a blood donation camp and was they did a check up & rejected me for being anemic. is it a serious condition?

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What are things that cause poor blood flow when giving blood?

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Will i pass out? i was just recently prescribed adderal (25mg) for adhd, and i want to know a few things. 1. is it okay to take adderal before giving blood. i take them before school and i signed up to donate blood at 11:45 tomorrow. 2. i want to go to

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I had a vein in arm collapse when giving blood. does this cause effects/health issues? how can i help it heal? will it increase in stroke risk?

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Can not eating enough for just a few days cause blood levels to drop? could you become anemic in a matter of days without eating?

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28 yo male, very tiny specks of blood on tp during last wipe. no anemia, negative occult test. what are the possible causes?

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Could donating blood cause chest pain if you are not anemic?

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Feeling shaky for hours. like when blood sugar is low only i've eaten plenty. i have a history of anemia could this cause it?

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Can blood thinners cause anemia? husband's rbcs and hemoglobin have been dropping since he started clopidorgel 1 month ago?

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