How long should I wait to take a shower after donating blood?
Blood tests and blood donation are essential items in routine physical examinations. After blood tests and blood donation, there are many issues that need to be kept in mind to reduce infection of the injection site and avoid triggering other unpleasant symptoms. Generally, bathing can be done about 2 days after blood donation, mainly with warm water, to avoid stimulating the injection site with cold water. After blood donation, pay attention to whether there is infection or redness at the injection site, take more rest, and reasonably supplement nutrition. How long should you wait to wash after a blood test? It is best to wash your hair after 24 hours. Blood tests have no substantial impact on physical and mental health, and bathing can be done about 1 hour after blood tests. If it exceeds 6 hours, the wound from the needle injection will be basically closed. At this time, if you wash with water without vigorously rubbing, it will not cause wound infection. Therefore, if you are not sure, you can wash again 6 hours after blood tests. What else should you pay attention to after blood tests? 1. Pay attention to maintaining the needle hole to prevent infection. After blood donation, use sterilized cotton to press the wound for 3-5 minutes until you feel that the blood has circulated. If there are any abnormalities, promptly go to the hospital for reexamination and treatment. 2. Pay attention to getting enough rest and avoid staying up late frequently. No matter how excited you are after blood donation or if you have other urgent matters to attend to, you must put them aside and avoid staying up late for long periods of time. Rest well to recover your health faster. 3. Avoid alcohol. After blood donation, you should not drink alcohol, even if your friends invite you out. It is best to drink some warm water instead. 4. Eat some food that replenishes qi and nourishes blood. After blood transfusion, you can have a normal diet, but it is best to avoid eating grilled food and spicy food. Instead, eat more food that replenishes qi and blood, such as chicken soup, red dates, red grapes, and some meat products.
