Importance of BLOOD Donation

Importance of blood donation

 Blood is most essential thing for human life . It is an inhuman body fluid that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells. Technically, blood is a transport liquid pumped by heart(or an equivalent structure) to all parts of the body, after which it is returned to the heart to repeat the process. To donate blood or platelets, you must be in good general health, weight at least 110 pounds, and be at least 18 years old.

What you know before you donate

Here are some important things to know before you donate:

• You need to be 18 or older to donate blood.
• You have to weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health to donate.
• You need to provide information about medical condition and any medications you're taking. These may affect your eligibility to donate blood.
• platelet donations can be made every 7days, up to 24 times per year.

The following are some suggestion to help you prepare for donation blood:

• Drink an extra 16 glass of water before your appointment.
• Eat a healthy meal that's low in fat.
• Wear a short-sleeved shirt that are easy to roll up.
• Listening to music, reading or talking to someone else can help you relax during the donation process. 

Benefits

Donation blood has benefits for your emotional and physical health. 

• Reduce stress
• Improve your emotional well being.
• Benefit your physical health.
• Help get rid of negative feeling
• Provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation. 

Side effects of donating blood

Blood donation is safe for healthy adults. There's no risk of contraction disease. New, sterile equipment is used for each donor.

Some people mat feel nauseous, lightheaded, or dizzy after donating blood. if this happens, it should only last few minutes. You can lie down with your feet up at the until you feel better.

You may also experience some bleeding at the site of  the needle. Applying pressure and raising your arm for a couple of minutes will usually stop this.