Is there any down side to donating your blood. I'm a college student, and if I do it frequently is that bad? I haven't started, but I'm wondering if $20 is worth the trouble. I mean is there any physical long term problems with that?
2007-01-08 12:10:35 · 7 answers · asked by Ann B 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Don't give blood any sooner than you're supposed to.......like every 8 to 10 weeks or so. One bad thing is that the vein they continue to use could eventually go bad...from scar tissue......so they'd have to use another vein....on the other arm. Now you've actually have 3 on each arm on the inside of your elbow (the antecubital area) that they could potentially use. I would recommend you save some veins in case of emergencies....so that paramedics or nurses could use them if they need.
2007-01-08 12:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No long term problems at all, our bodies reproduce the blood we need. You must wait a certain amout of time before you are able to donate again, but they will explain that to you when you donate. Good luck and Thank you for participating in saving lives.
2007-01-08 20:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I congratulate you for wanting to donate blood. Don't think about the $20.00, think of the person you'll be helping. I know there's a limit on the frequency of time you can donate blood, but the Red Cross will explain everything.
I wish I had the courage to donate blood.
2007-01-08 20:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Juanitamarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on what they take, plasma, platelets, whole blood, etc. but it is never a good idea to do it too much especially if you are not a large person, the red cross i know prefers you only give whole blood once every 6 months or so, but if it is just plasma, you can usually do that more frequently, the red cross would be a good place to call for any questions on bloo donation with them or other places
2007-01-08 20:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting paid, you are donating plasma, not whole blood. There are no long term problems at all. (unless you go to a less than reputable place with dirty needles, otherwise, no problems) America needs the plasma and whole blood, thank you (in advance) for doing this.
2007-01-08 20:17:06 · answer #5 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been giving blood for many years. It is not recommended by the medical professionals to give blood more than 4 times a year or once per quarter. If you are going to a reputable blood clinic then they won't allow you to give blood until a specified amount of time has passed anyway.
2007-01-08 20:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by 4kids2pay4 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there are any downsides to giving blood, just as long as you weigh enough and you aren't anemic. I think you can give blood about every 8 weeks. The Red Cross will tell you. Heck, for $20 go for it. It's benefiting both you and the community. Best wishes.
2007-01-08 20:15:34 · answer #7 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋