Question 1

what to do if heart palpitations after donating blood?

Accepted Answer

Heart Palpitations: You are most likely suffering a bit of dehydration.  You could also be anemic, but they should not have let you donate blood if you were anemic.  Drink extra fluids, and add some salt or electrolytes to the water.  Avoid overexertion for a day or so.

Question 2

should i be worried? heart palpitations after donating blood?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: After donating blood some people do feel palpitations due to hypovolemia induced tachycardia or anxiety. If you have recurrent episodes then you need further work-up. Otherwise no need to worry.

Question 3

what is the blood donation weight requirement?

Accepted Answer

It is normally at: Least 110 pounds.

Question 4

what are symptoms of blood donation gone wrong?

Accepted Answer

Now or Later?: While donating, person can get sweaty, nausea, dizzy...and may vomit or faint--a stress reaction to needle poke. Later, vessel can get tender, hard, red--can indicate thrombophlebitis--irritation/clot in area or (tiny) potential for infection. Reactions VERY uncommon. A VERY safe procedure and highly encouraged!

Question 5

which sort of foods should i eat before a blood donation?

Accepted Answer

Nothing special: Just be well hydrated. There is no special diet required.

Question 6

if blood donation is good for health?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Donating blood is one of the best things men can do for their health. This is because iron is a pro-oxidant, increasing risk of heart disease & cancer. Donating blood reduces our iron load. One study found men who donate blood once a year had an 88% lower risk of heart attack! 
it also lowers risk of several types of cancer!
see http://blog.Lef.Org/2010/07/health-benefits-from-donating-blood.Html.

Question 7

i have delayed blood donation reaction?

Accepted Answer

What reaction?: Hard to answer your question if you don't describe what you experienced.

Question 8

can blood donation lower down blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But only for a short time (for hours) and should drink water or have some salty food afterward.

Question 9

which arm is preferred for blood donation , right or left ??

Accepted Answer

Does not matter: It is your choice. If one arm has a more readily accessible vein, that would be preferable for ease of collection.
I commend you for wanting to donate blood.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

what can i do for this pain in my forearm after blood donation?

Accepted Answer

Heat, ibuprofen: You likely have a phlebitis (inflamed vein) in your arm.  You can use Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory meds.  Applying heat can help too.  This should resolve over the course of a week or so.

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