Peptic Ulcer

Must not donate if:
a) Recent symptoms or on active treatment to heal an ulcer.

b) Associated with malignant change.

If not affected by a) or b) above, even if on maintenance treatment, accept.

Anaemia - Discretionary 1. Iron deficiency
Surgery
Transfusion

Bleeding is a common problem associated with peptic ulcers. This can be profuse and may require transfusion, or gradual, leading to iron deficiency. Taking blood from a person at risk of bleeding will reduce their ability to compensate for blood loss and may lead to treatment that would not otherwise have been needed.

Total gastrectomy is no longer a reason for withdrawal.

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