| Definitions | Acute: Lasting for a limited duration only. Chronic: Continuing or prolonged. |
| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) Chronic or associated with inflammatory bowel disease. b) Less than two weeks since full recovery. |
| Discretionary | If due to irritable bowel syndrome, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Diverticular Disease Infection - General Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Additional Information | Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by an infection. The Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 require a two week deferral from the time of recovery. Chronic gastroenteritis is most likely to be caused by inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome. |
| Information | This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
| Reason for change | This is an updated entry which encompasses several previous entries, including 'Diarrhoea' and 'Gastric Flu'. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |