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What Causes Lightheadedness And Palpitation Post Donation Of Plasma?
I donated plasma today and this evening I am experiencing lightheadedness and heart palpitations (feels like it s coming out if my chest) I m overweight and my donation took longer than normal they said because my blood was thick . I do not have a.history of heart palpitations or any heart issues or high blood pressure issues, but I do have low thyroid. Can u make a guess what s causing this? Could there possibly be a medical connection? (I haven t ingested any caffeine and I ate healthy today and drank lots if water)
Hello, Welcome to hcm, As you have donated blood, you will feel dizziness for some time it's quite normal. Just take plenty of fluids, avoid smoking, drinking, strenuous work.Take rest you will be alright. Plasma is replenished within 24 hours of donation and RBC within 3 month
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What Causes Lightheadedness And Palpitation Post Donation Of Plasma?
Hello, Welcome to hcm, As you have donated blood, you will feel dizziness for some time it s quite normal. Just take plenty of fluids, avoid smoking, drinking, strenuous work.Take rest you will be alright. Plasma is replenished within 24 hours of donation and RBC within 3 month Thank you