Why do I feel tired after donating blood?

Others still feel a little tired and weak the next day, but only very rarely enough to stop them from doing ordinary activities. If this happens every time you donate blood, you should consider talking to a doctor. If it's just once, though, it's probably a coincidence. read more

Some people feel cold after donating blood as their body may be sensitive to the blood loss. It is always important for people to take certain measures before donating blood. He/she should make it a point to eat and drink lots of fluids before donating blood. read more

Take plenty of rest if you feel tired after donating blood as the body rebuilds the lost blood during the sleep. Most people prefer giving blood only at the time of any medical emergencies. Most people are very nervous about giving their blood. read more

I love donating and just wish I could do it more often and the body would recover quicker! As far as I understood it, it takes up to 8 weeks for your body to return to it's normal red blood cell level, this is why you have to wait a minimum of twelve weeks (in the UK) before you can donate again. read more