| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) Recent symptoms or on active treatment to heal an ulcer. b) Associated with malignant change. |
| Discretionary | If not affected by a) or b) above, even if on maintenance treatment, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Anaemia - Discretionary 1. Iron deficiency Surgery Transfusion |
| Additional Information | 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. |
| Reason for change | Total gastrectomy is no longer a reason for withdrawal. Additional links have been added together with 'Additional Information'. |
| 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. |