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∙ 13y agoyes of course!
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There is no "of course" about it. If someone has certain illnesses or infections they cannot donate. If there is family history of kidney problems they wont be able to donate. It will be up to the hospital to determine whether a person is healthy enough to donate.
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∙ 12y agoThe Red Cross states that you must be 17 in most states to donate blood. Some states allow 16-year olds to donate with a parent's permission. Call your local Red Cross or hospital to see what the laws are in your state .
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∙ 15y agoAny age, even babies organs can be donated
however not necessarily by actual donation, they may have to have died
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∙ 13y agoIt is your health that is of importance rather than your age. In the UK a man of 82 donated a kidney to his wife.
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∙ 14y agoNo, you have to be 18 years or older to donate a kidney. Some children get kidneys from other children who have passed away.
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Is it normal to have shortness of breath after donating blood?
Yes, after donating blood, you have less circulating red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues. This includes your lung tissue. It usually takes 3-5 days to recover from donating blood. I donated blood on Thursday and I had SOB on exertion up until Tuesday night.
Can you get paid for donating blood?
No, bone marrow donations are just that: donations. There is currently no form of monetary compensation that can be received for donating one's marrow.
What can you eat before donating blood?
im gonna eat egg.milk.and green leafy vegetables.
How would you know where to find your blood type?
Two of the most efficient ways to find out your blood type are to ask your primary care provider who may have your blood type in your records, or by donating blood.
Will you get paid more money when donating plasma if your blood type is AB negative?
Many people feel that blood should be donated for free. Paying money encourages people who should not be donating (drug users) to give blood to finance their habits and people who need money to donate too often and damage their health.
Can you donate blood with uncontrolled diabetes type 2?
If you take insulin, you are not eligible to donate. The rationale is that donating blood could interrupt your blood glucose control, and potentially lead to a hypoglycemic reaction in the clinic or on the way home. If you manage your diabetes with lifestyle or diabetes pills, you may be eligible, depending on your overall health. Many people who have type 2 diabetes have blood pressure and heart problems, which would prevent them from donating.
Do you receive a tax credit when you donate old cars in the state of Alabama?
You are eligible for a tax credit when donating any car.
Can you get HIV through donating blood?
You won't get HIV through donating blood.
S it bad donating blood a day before surgery?
is it bad donating blood a day before surgery?
Does donating plasma cause leg cramps?
Specefically, no. However, donating plasma is essentially donating blood. A loss of blood can caus fatigue, tiredness, and also leg cramps.
Do you have to keep donating blood after you do it once?
no
How long should you wait to fly after donating blood?
you should wait for 48 hours after donating blood before you go flying
Will donating blood reduce uric acid levels?
yes, by donating blood, uric acid level can be reduced at minimal extend .........
Do you get fatter when you donate blood?
Donating blood does not make you fat, no.
After donating blood how will you get the blood back?
your heart will pump more blood and then you get your blood back.
Can you work out after a blood test?
Yes, you can work out before donating blood. You should make sure you are adequately hydrated before donating, though.
Is donating volunteering?
Yes donating IS volunteering but only in someways, like donating blood, and money stuff like that glad I could help!
