Got a bad cut on my finger Sunday, bled more than I ever have, not enough to warrant a transfusion I don't think but I was feeling faint that day and had to lie down after I got my finger bandaged up. Is there a way to "speed up" the blood-making process or does that happen automatically after you get a wound? This is probably a pretty clueless medical question but that kinda stuff has always turned my stomach so I honestly don't know. Also, are there any certain things I can eat or drink that will help speed healing and get more iron back in my blood and all that stuff...?
2006-06-13 11:01:43 · 11 answers · asked by This is my nickname :-D 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Your body automatically generates more blood over time. There is no way to speed it up. The body works automatically without us messing with it.
2006-06-13 11:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood is generated in the marrow of your bones, especially the long bones (arms and legs). Your body automatically replenishes your blood loss within a couple of days unless you have a blood related illness or disorder. Some people feel faint at the sight of blood, even when it isn't theirs, so don't worry about that to much. Drink lots of healthy liquids (water, milk, etc) and eat more iron rich proteins (meat, eggs, peanuts) over the next few days and you should feel fine. If you continue to feel ill after 7 days, call and speak to your doctor. They can test you for anemia (iron deficiency) or any other blood/diet disorder.
2006-06-13 18:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by rockinrollinbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bone marrow makes more blood. Eat protein or other iron supplements. I doubt you need to worry--I donate blood and even after a pint gone you are fine to do everything by the next day.
2006-06-13 20:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by daisy519 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what they recommend you do after donating blood. A person donates about a pint of blood at a time:.
"You can help speed your body's recovery by:
Drinking extra fluids for the next 24 hours.
Not smoking for one hour.
Refraining from heavy muscular or strenuous activity, such as lifting or pushing heavy objects, for at least four hours."
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/blood-donor/bloddonr.htm
2006-06-13 18:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lissacal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you donate blood all they give you is some juice and tell you to take it easy for the rest of the day. You will replace that blood within a week, so I wouldn't worry about it, just stay hydrated.
2006-06-13 18:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry because your body is constantly making blood. If you lost enough for a tranfusion then your body couldn't make the blood fast enough. Even if you still lost a lot of blood, your body has made up the difference by now. Blood is in constant motion in your body, so it is always repairing itself.
2006-06-13 18:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by JoHanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REPLACING BLOOD IS A NATRAUL THINK IF IT'S ALOT OF BLOOD YOU LOST THAN YES YOU GET A TRANFUSION. HOWEVER, IF IT ISN'T THAT SERIOUS A YOU JUST FEEL A-WE-BIT FAINT THAN CLEAN IT UP, RAP IT UP IN A BADAGE, LIE DOWN, AND PUT A DAMP RAG ON YOUR FORE HEAD.
AS FOR EATEN & DRINKING STUFF, MIGHT I SUGGEST THAT YOU HAVE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS UNTIL YOU FEEL BETTER, EAT 3 BALANCED MEALS A DAY, AND MAKE SURE THEY'RE HEALTHY, AND EXCERSIZE, AND GET LOTS OF REST AND WATER.
SINCERELY,
A REAL E.R. DOCTOR.
2006-06-13 18:11:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard eating veggies and fruits helps your blood... um but i know your body automatically keeps making blood so it really shouldnt be a big deal. dont worry about it im sure ur fine.
2006-06-13 18:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by 128333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New red blood cells are created in the bone marrow...thus replenishing the blood supply.
2006-06-13 18:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by miss_chrissy_dawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your spleen is a natural storehouse for blood, as long as you have that it replaces some of the blood while your body creates more
2006-06-13 18:13:04 · answer #10 · answered by allyyson_711 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋