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Is there a relationship between donating blood and becoming blind?

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If I PASSIVELY smoked marihuana ca. 1 day before blood donation, could it be harmful for a patient who receives my blood?

Can people with celiac sprue donate blood?

Can a person with ichthyosis donate blood?

Is it possible for 2 parents to be rh-positive and have a rh-negative child? I know my grandmother was rh-negative, but no one else since,for 3 generations now. I am O positive, but my child was rh-negative. We so desperatly want and or need answers. We n

Blood donation question? Can baby's father donate blood to me if same type?

Is it true that donating blood can increase weight?

Save lives by donating blood 3 times a year."  Is it safe to donate blood 3 times a year? I want to donate blood but I'm not sure if it'll affect me.

I am thinking of donating blood very soon, BUT I have smoked weed within the past month, am I still able to donate?

Could donating blood keep headaches away?

My inside elbow hurts 3 weeks after donating blood.  It feels like they must have hit a nerve.  Should I do anything about it?

Could donating blood cause chest pain if you are not anemic?

is rheumatoid facotr different from Rh factor?

If I donated blood to the Red Cross and recieved a donor card does that mean my blood is good?

Do I need to know my blood type in order to donate blood?  My mom is O- but I don't know about my dad...

I donated blood today. Is it normal too feel colder than normal because of it?

My father had a blood transfusion yesterday and I think they blew a vein because his elbow is swollen with fluid.  What is the correct treatment.?

My iron has always been 14 or higher. I went to donate blood today and it was 11.6. Should I be concerned with this change and what's the next step?

Donated Blood. Is there a chance, I feel shortness in breath after that?
Possible Diseases from unsterilized needles? 
When can I give blood again?

I donated blood today and just removed the band. is it normal for the hand and arm to feel cold? this is my first time and i donated at 12:20 pm today 

How do i restore from a blood donation faster?

Why is is so important to  avoid blood transfusions? I thought was blood was safe nowadays

Why is there frequent urination during blood transfusion?

How long i have to wait to donate blood again(i cant wait long)and can i start weight training immediately?

Can a diabetic do blood donations other than whole blood?

I got a small tattoo exactly a year ago, can I still donate blood or give blood to a relative in need with the same blood type?

Might donating blood plasma cause swelling in your feet and legs?

Does donating blood plasma lower your immune system ?

Why is my throat dry after donating blood?

What does folic acid do especially for thalassemia intermedia patient aged 2 years with F Sex?

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