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Can a person with high blood pressure donate blood?

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Hello doctor,

Can a person suffering from high blood pressure donate blood? Please advise.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Yashas Saipangallu

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Dr. Yashas Saipangallu is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of general and emergency conditions. He is currently working in Karnataka.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I respect your concern about blood donation.

Definitely yes. A person who is suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) can donate blood; provided his blood pressure is normal at the time of blood donation and he must not be suffering from other associated untreated comorbidities. In short, a donor must be on regular medication and have good blood pressure control. Those who have fluctuating blood pressure with irregular treatment and those who are suffering from other illnesses associated with hypertension are better not to donate.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 22, 2017
Reviewed At September 23, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yashas Saipangallu is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of general and emergency conditions. He is currently working in Karnataka.

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If you have high blood pressure, you might wonder if you can still donate blood. This section explains the general guidelines and specific considerations for individuals with hypertension.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yashas Saipangallu is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 10 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of general and emergency conditions. He is currently working in Karnataka.

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