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I want to donate blood, but i have graves' disease and i am anaemic, would it still be okay to donate blood?

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No: An anemic person may not have enough blood to donate and to keep for herself, meaning she might get symptoms if she gives away a pint of her blood. There are, of course, exceptions in special circumstances.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/20/2014

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