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Blood 'Slow' to Flow During Donation

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ecover
ecover

I was giving blood today (aged 38 ) when the nurse grumbled slightly that the blood was flowing 'a little slow' and asked me to close and open my hand to encourage it.

This sort of thing happened previously, a couple of years ago, when a previous nurse noted that the flow was a little slower than typical.

He may have said that the blood seemed a little more 'thick'. I asked if it was a problem and he said something like 'it's good for you but not for us' which I took to mean that it was a healthy sign but meant donations took longer and thus caused a small delay.

However I have also read that 'thicker' blood may not be desirable.

Could anyone please comment as to any of this? I imagine elevated blood pressure would cause a faster flow but would appreciate any remarks.

Thanks

AA

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  • ecover
    ecover

    Posted

    clarification: 'aged 38' was interpreted as a smiley :-)
  • Guest
    Guest

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  • Emis_Moderator
    Emis_Moderator

    Posted

    Hi ecover,

    Yes, this is a known bug which has been reported - number eight) interprets as the smiley 8) like that. I've put a space so it now reads correctly.

    PS to your actual query, as House says you may have been dehydrated. When you give blood they do perform a variety of tests on it and they would inform you if there was anything untoward as far as I remember. If you are in any way concerned check with your GP.

    Alan (aka Emis Moderator).

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