Potential Side Effects Of Donating Plasma

Dehydration

Whenever blood is drawn from the body, dehydration is likely going to be an issue. Around ninety percent of plasma is comprised of water, which means a substantial amount of water will be taken from the body when plasma is donated. If the individual didn't drink much water before donating plasma, it's possible they will become dehydrated. The most common symptoms of dehydration include extreme feelings of thirst, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, and less frequent urination. It's also possible urine will have a dark color to it because of the lack of water in the body. Donating plasma should only cause mild dehydration. If patients find they're unable to keep down fluids or have had diarrhea for over twenty-four hours, they might want to see a doctor to make sure a complication hasn't occurred.

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