Is Blood Donation Advisable When Suffering From Vitamin B12 And D Deficiency?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2016

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Question : I am suffering from Vit b12 deficiency and vit. D3 deficiency from last 3 years and was on monthly shots till last 2 month. I and high in cholesterol and have mild hypertension. I am taking medication MET XL daily alng with some homeopathic medicine. I would like to ask you that can I donate the blood in the camp.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
As far as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D deficiencies are concerned, you will not be disqualified for blood donation.
If your blood pressure is well controlled and doesn't shoot at the time of blood donation, then you cab donate blood.
You can't donate blood if you are a diabetic. It seems you don't have diabetes as you have not mentioned that.
So, with the available details, i feel that you would qualify for blood donation.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar