Why is my head killing me?!


Question: Why is my head killing me!?
i donated blood today and usually i am fine but today i feel really light ahead and i feel like heat beats going fast!. can i take advil or is it suppose like that!? tyWww@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
headaches can be caused by problems with blood sugar or blood pressure, both of which could be exacerbated by donating blood!. have you consumed fluids and food recently!? an accelerated heart rate sometimes is related to pressure!. Take your pulse and compare it to standards for your height and weight if you are worried!. Consult a doctor if it persists, worsens, or new symptoms arise!. Yahoo answers should not be used for medical advice, especially in an emergency situation!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Call your doctor or the Red Cross!. (1-800-GIVE LIFE) Also, drink a bottle or glass of water and eat something!.

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After Donation
* Rehydrate by drinking plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours

*Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for about five hours after donation

*If you feel light headed, lie down, preferably with feet elevated, until the feeling passes

*In rare cases when bleeding occurs after removing the bandage, apply pressure to the site and raise your arm for 3-5 minutes; if bleeding or bruising occurs under the skin, apply a cold pack to the area periodically during the first 24 hours

*If for any reason, something doesn



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