Medical Advice for Blood Donation

Here is some medical advice for blood donation. before, on the day, and after donating. 

Before your Blood Donation:

• Don't take aspirin 2 days before your appointment.

On the Day of your Blood Donation:

• Drink an extra 16 oz. of water.
• Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fried or ice cream.
• wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
• keep Allah's remembrance while donating.

After your Blood Donation

• Keep the strip bandage on for the next several hours, to avoid a skinrash, clean the area around the bandage with soap and water.
• Don't do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
• Keep eating iron-rich foods.