Can people with varicose veins donate blood?

(Ms. Giang, 32 years old, residing in Long Binh ward, Bien Hoa city)

Doctor replied:

Hello Ms. Giang!

Thank you for your interest in blood donation - a very humane and meaningful act. Regarding your question, I would like to answer as follows:

Superficial varicose veins are a fairly common condition and are divided into different levels. If you only have simple venous insufficiency, no signs of inflammation, ulcers, severe edema, and are not being treated with anticoagulants or drugs that contraindicate blood donation, then you can donate blood.

In addition, her paraclinical results such as ultrasound and electrocardiogram are all normal, and with a height of 1.65m and weight of 54kg, she meets the physical requirements to donate blood according to regulations.

However, when you arrive at the blood donation point, you should inform the screening doctor about your venous insufficiency condition, so that you can be assessed more specifically and safely before donating blood.

Wish you good health and continue to spread positive values ​​to the community!

Master - Doctor Quan Minh Tri,

Department of Thoracic and Vascular Medicine, Shing Mark University Hospital

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