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# Haemorrhoids - Whole blood and components

Also known as: piles

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  Regular or severe bleeding is reported.

Discretionary

  If asymptomatic or occasional mild bleeding only, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Anaemia (iron deficiency)
  - Endoscopy
  - Surgery
Additional information

  Regular bleeding from haemorrhoids can lead to a shortage of iron. This would be made worse by donation and is likely to cause anaemia.

Reason for change:
  The 'Discretionary' entry has been modified, a link has been added to 'Endoscopy' and 'Additional Information' has been added.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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