What should I pay attention to after donating blood?

Some people may experience dizziness just after donating blood. This is also caused by blood donation. At this time, you must avoid the needle being sticky and avoid infection. After donating blood, you can replenish water appropriately and drink some sugar water to prevent blood sugar from falling. You can eat more foods that have blood-enriching effects, such as animal liver, some fruits and vegetables, etc.

What should I pay attention to after donating blood?

What should we pay attention to after donating blood? Many people may not know this. But it doesn’t matter. The following editor will tell you what to pay attention to after donating blood.

1. Pay attention to protect the needle hole to avoid infection

After donating blood, press the wound with sterilized cotton for 3-5 minutes, or longer. You can put it down when you feel the bleeding has stopped. If there is anything abnormal, inform the medical staff on site in time. After you go back, do not let the wound come into contact with water for a short period of time.

2. Pay attention to rest and don’t stay up late

No matter how excited you are after donating blood, or if you have other urgent matters to deal with, you must put them aside. It is not recommended to stay up late in the short term. You must get enough rest. Only in this way can you recover faster.

3. Drinking is a taboo, avoid it if possible

After donating blood, you need to pay attention to not drinking alcohol, even if you are asked out by friends. It is best to drink some boiled water.

4. You can eat some blood-enriching foods

After donating blood, you can eat normally, but it is still recommended to eat less barbecue and spicy food. Of course, you can also eat some blood-enriching foods, such as chicken soup, red dates and grapes, and some meat foods.

5. Try not to do strenuous exercise

In terms of exercise, in addition to paying attention to rest after donating blood, you must also restrain yourself appropriately and avoid strenuous exercise in the short term. Don't do any lifting or moving work when you are working. Don't do it if you can avoid it. If you can be lazy, do it for a while.

6. Do not donate blood again in the short term

Generally, there will be a recovery period after donating blood. Since everyone's body constitution is different, the recovery time also varies. If you want to donate blood again, Xiao Min recommends that it is best to wait half a year or a year before donating. This will be relatively better.