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# Vertigo - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  Experiencing dizzy spells.

Discretionary

  If the donor has M??ni??re's disease, if well on the day, even if on treatment to prevent attacks, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Infection, general
Additional information

  Vertigo is a feeling of everything spinning around. It can be accompanied by nausea and sickness and lead to the affected person falling. There are many different causes and, if known, the cause should be looked up in the index.

  Because faintness after donation can cause similar symptoms, it is recommended that people affected by vertigo should only donate if they are not experiencing any symptoms.

Reason for change:
  This is a new entry.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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