Question 1

can blood transfusions still transmit stds?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely: Your risks are one in a couple million for hiv, htlv, and hepatitis c.  About one in 250, 00 for hepatitis b.

Question 2

is it possible to get stds from infected blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several STDs including hiv, syphilis, hepatitis b which can be gotten from blood transfusions which are contaminated with these organisms, but in the usa this would be incredibly uncommon since the screening of blood products is stringent.  One other possibility is that if somebody had systemic gonorrhea this could also make its way into the blood recipient.

Question 3

do you know are blood transfusions still iffy?

Accepted Answer

They  are not: For a low Hgb count erytropoietin drugs can restore the hemoglobin.  In surgical patients if the blood loss is significant and transfusions not used to  replace the missing blood, many complications can develop.  The count should always be above 8 gms.  minimal. Without necessary transfusions, cardiac failure can result and kidney and other organ problems can set in post surgery.

Question 4

i've been bleeding heavy and having big clots for a month. i'm still very weak and still bleeding and clotting a lot . do i need a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: A simple blood test will tell you if you are anemic and how severe it is (a CBC or "blood count"  to measure your hemoglobin). Women with ongoing bleeding should take supplemental iron to help regenerate blood. It's not likely to require a transfusion from heavy periods and ongoing bleeding. More important is getting checked to find out why you are bleeding so heavily. Please see a gynecologist.

Question 5

after a blood transfusion, and you end up with hepatitis c, is it possible to still have it even if you don't show symptoms after 22 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chronic carrier state of hepatitis c is asymptomatic in most cases. Even when  symptoms present, they could be non-specific.

Question 6

i had a blood transfusion due to low hemoglobin. my iron level was 6 and is now 9 after two units. i still feel weak and really tired after 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Of course you do: You are still seriously anemic. Be proactive. Insist on an explanation of how you got this sick and what wil be done to restore you to health. If you have a bleeding stomach ulcer, what will be done? If you have hemolysis, what is the cause? G6PD status? Were you malnourished? You deserve a full explanation.

Question 7

can a person with aids still get a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can get blood but not donate blood for the regular pool.

Question 8

is 9.4 hemoglobin still low? (2 weeks ago needed 3 emergency blood transfusions due to major blood loss from  gastrointest. hemorrhage w/melena).

Accepted Answer

Not really. : 9.4 is low but it's not " Too"' low. More important is whether you are having symptoms of anemia( heart racing, low blood pressure, short of breath, etc). Your blood count should increase unless you are still bleeding internally. Did they find a source ??  Follow with your GI Doc. You will need scopes if not already done   If the  returns go to ER

Question 9

my child tested neg. for alpha thalassemia during her newborn screening but pos. mths after a blood transfusion? was the donor's blood still present?

Accepted Answer

Thalassemia: It has to be from the donor blood. Future repeat testing may become negative. Good luck

Question 10

my baby might need a blood transfusion but im a jehovahs witness. i dont know what to do.?

Accepted Answer

Call the JW: In our hospital we have a good relationship with jehovah's witnesses.  They have specially trained people that will advise you about blood transfusion and the ways that you can sometimes get around having to have a blood transfusion.  These specialists will work with your doctor or hospital so that you and they are informed.  I would rely on your specialists in your faith.

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I've been bleeding heavy and having big clots for a month. i'm still very weak and still bleeding and clotting a lot . do i need a blood transfusion?

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After a blood transfusion, and you end up with hepatitis c, is it possible to still have it even if you don't show symptoms after 22 years?

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I had a blood transfusion due to low hemoglobin. my iron level was 6 and is now 9 after two units. i still feel weak and really tired after 3 days?

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Can a person with aids still get a blood transfusion?

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Is 9.4 hemoglobin still low? (2 weeks ago needed 3 emergency blood transfusions due to major blood loss from gastrointest. hemorrhage w/melena).

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My child tested neg. for alpha thalassemia during her newborn screening but pos. mths after a blood transfusion? was the donor's blood still present?

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My baby might need a blood transfusion but im a jehovahs witness. i dont know what to do.?

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