I have G6PD deficiency. Can I donate my blood to others?

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I have G6PD deficiency. Can I donate my blood to others?

2006-09-02 07:18:23 · 3 answers · asked by Zían 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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Probably not.

As you know, many drugs can cause your red blood cells to break down if you have G6PD deficiency. Because most patients who require blood transfusions are also receiving other medications, it would be too risky to administer blood that may undergo hemolysis and cause hyperbilirubinemia or splenomegaly or other complications.

2006-09-02 07:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by jzc17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Nope

They will want blood cells that do not break down easily under oxidative stress.

2006-09-02 14:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Go see ya doc's, he will let you know....

2006-09-02 14:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ã?â?¥Ã?ÄPixie Queen~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋