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• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Talk to your doctor
• Part 2 of 2: Increasing Circulating Blood Volume with Medical Procedures

If you suffer from certain medical conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, or if your body is dehydrated, you need to take steps to increase your blood volume. It is very important that the volume of circulating blood corresponds to the physiological norm - this is necessary for normal functioning and regulation of the cardiovascular system, as well as for the provision of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and organs of the body. However, in people with certain medical conditions, the volume of blood decreases and they have to take special measures to increase the volume and keep it at a stable level. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor and, under his supervision, increase the volume of blood using natural means or through medical procedures, medications and dietary supplements.

Attention:the information in this article is for informational purposes only. Talk to your healthcare professional before using any home remedies or medications.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Talk to your doctor

1. 1 Consult your doctor if you think your circulating blood volume is less than normal. Decreased blood volume (hypovolemia) can be caused by serious medical conditions that require special treatment under the supervision of a doctor. Therefore, before starting any treatment, consult a physician. Symptoms suggestive of hypovolemia include dry mucous membranes, decreased skin elasticity, decreased daily urine volume, and increased heart rate.
   • If the low blood volume is not compensated for in the early stages, a person can develop hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention.
2. 2 Get diagnosed with a doctor and get treatment recommendations. It is very important to consult a doctor in time so that he can prescribe the correct diagnosis and select the appropriate treatment. Before taking any action to increase your blood volume, you need to see your doctor who will determine what exactly is causing your condition. Without consulting your doctor, you can lose sight of the specifics of your disease and misjudge the potential harm that inappropriate treatment can cause. Before prescribing treatment, your doctor will check the following things:
   • Do you have metabolic disorders or certain medical conditions such as diabetes. If you suffer from these conditions, some of the treatments (such as dietary supplements or glucose) are not suitable for you.
   • If your blood volume is below normal, your doctor will order certain tests to diagnose conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, anemia, heart failure, and internal bleeding.
3. 3 Follow your doctor's orders. When you want to increase the volume of circulating blood, you need to strictly follow all the prescriptions of your doctor. If you act at your own risk and ignore medical supervision, it can pose a serious threat to your health.
   • Do not try to increase blood volume on your own if you suffer from any blood condition or metabolic disorder.
   • If your doctor sees fit, he or she will prescribe blood volume-increasing drugs for you.
   • Always check with your doctor before attempting to increase blood volume using any method.
4. 4 Check your blood volume regularly. If you are trying to increase your blood volume, remember to constantly monitor your blood pressure and other vital signs of the body. While this data does not show exactly how much blood volume has increased, it will help you get a general idea of ​​whether your current treatment is working. Change indicators such as:
   • heart rate
   • pulse,
   • arterial pressure,
   • blood sugar if you have diabetes
5. 5 Ask your doctor if you can start doing specific endurance workouts. Modern research shows that endurance training increases blood volume and maintains it at a stable level. Thus, regular endurance training is one of the simplest ways to naturally increase blood volume. Increasing blood volume through exercise improves physical endurance and cardiovascular health. Before you start exercising, discuss this with your doctor.
   • Try to exercise regularly. Activities such as running, walking, swimming and cycling are recommended. To achieve the desired effect, you need to practice three to five times a week, for 30-60 minutes or even longer.
   • You need to do regular cardio workouts for many weeks or even months to achieve an increase in blood volume. Moreover, even if you have achieved the desired result, you need to continue training to maintain blood volume at a normal physiological level. Research shows that red blood cell volume rises after two to four weeks of exercise. Based on this, you will need to exercise for one to two months to achieve a significant increase in blood volume.

Part 2 of 2: Increasing Circulating Blood Volume with Medical Procedures

1. 1 Talk with your doctor if a blood transfusion is indicated for your case. A doctor may order a blood transfusion to replace blood loss from surgery, serious injury, or illness. As a result of this procedure, the volume of circulating blood is increased due to the direct introduction of donor blood into the bloodstream.
2. 2 Talk to your doctor about the need for an IV procedure. This procedure is performed by a qualified nurse only as directed by a physician. Intravenous infusion (infusion of plasma substitutes) is a direct injection of an isotonic solution into a vein. This procedure is done to increase plasma volume with significant blood loss.
   • An isotonic solution may be prescribed for dehydration and other medical problems. This procedure must be done by a qualified nurse.
   • Ask your doctor if this therapy will work for you to increase blood volume.
3. 3 Talk with your doctor if you need to take iron supplements. Treatment with iron preparations stimulates the production of red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues and organs. However, you should not take iron supplements unless your doctor has prescribed it for you.
4. 4 Talk to your doctor about growth factor treatments. Growth factors help increase the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. One of the most frequently used growth factors is erythropoietin (drugs "Epobiocrin", "Eprex", "Epostim", "Recormon").