Fun fact: In Sweden, there's a hospital which notifies blood donors for when their blood has helped someone. It was supposed to motivate people to donate blood ♥️

@ebrahimalaali9713

2 жыл бұрын

Was ??

@mitalishinde6890

2 жыл бұрын

🤩Wow

@hellbusterdragon

2 жыл бұрын

I think in a nearby country, which I don't remember the name, but it is small and has less population so every citizen will be notified if someone's life was saved thanks to their blood.

@kumarvikramaditya9636

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellbusterdragon Norway

@hellbusterdragon

2 жыл бұрын

@@kumarvikramaditya9636 whoa, right right!

My daughter is 9 months and has diamond black fan anemia . Since birth she hasn’t produced any red blood cells. So every month she gets a blood transfusion. until she’s 1 and gets all her shots they can do bone marrow testing and see what else we can do long term. Every 4 weeks I go to the hospital and I get to see a little red bag full of blood . And I just think wow that was someone’s blood . It’s made me want to donate my own blood and I also encourage my family to. I didn’t know how important blood donations could be

@yimpax1222

2 жыл бұрын

I owe my life to blood transfusions. When I was about 1, I had cancer in both of my eyes and was enucleated, I needed about 15 blood transfusions within that period. Thank you to all those who donate blood.

@heatherfurtado9445

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing your daughter a long happy life. Reading your situation REALLY is inspiring to WANT to go and donate again (until watching this I hadn't realized that 10 years had gone by!!)

@QueenRG3550

2 жыл бұрын

Is that different with thalassemia?

@frostincubus4045

2 жыл бұрын

@@yimpax1222 wait, you have both eyes removed?

@solar0wind

2 жыл бұрын

@@frostincubus4045 I think he meant that the bone marrow was removed?

My dad found out he has an ultra-rare blood type (the RH null you were talking about) when he was young and the first time he volunteered to donate (through his work where almost all employees would give blood onsite), he was ushered to the front of the queue and his blood was airlifted off the site - he went on to find out that his blood was used to save the life of a baby boy who needed emergency surgery. Since that day he has gone on to donate blood over 70 times and has never missed an appointment

@Alex52YT

10 ай бұрын

He’s one of the like 43 people?

@bluefame2966

10 ай бұрын

Oh I just saw a video about your father

@laurawallace8153

8 ай бұрын

cis-AB rh Null - I needed a HUGE transfusion years ago and they had to give me what looked like plasma...great big, huge bag, yellowish fluid, plus IV fluids. A hole in my stomache had bled out and was still bleeding at that time.

@etl3nne

7 ай бұрын

@@Alex52YT its every 6million so theres about 2000 ppl that have it

@rcmg4013

6 ай бұрын

​@@etl3nne43 known/identified.

Speaking of blood donation, I love my grandma. Not only was she a cop and the best grandmother ever but she donated so much blood near the last year's of her life, she was sometimes ALWAYS in the bed. Yet she still helped people around her town and had 300-350 people come in and out of her funeral.

Two blood cells met and fell in love... But alas, it was all in vein.

@mahismelodies3685

2 жыл бұрын

Dude.

@crashnavarro

2 жыл бұрын

💀💀

@kinesisanimation2480

2 жыл бұрын

💀💀

@nuttynuker4472

2 жыл бұрын

lol

@Neopolitan777

2 жыл бұрын

How big of a weeb does it make me if the first thing I thought of when reading that was cells at work? 😅

“An adult human can have 1.2 to 1,5 gallons of blood” Americans: “Ah yes, understandable” Rest of world: “What?”

@jonasbrothershugefan2541

2 жыл бұрын

Miles, gallons, feet (for height), etc... They are different in EVERY SINGLE THING

@xTville1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonasbrothershugefan2541 don’t forget Fahrenheit and the way of writing the date

@aiden3627

2 жыл бұрын

1 gallon is 128 fluid ounces hope that helps

@nishaad1205

2 жыл бұрын

@@aiden3627 oh shi-

@nishaad1205

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

Mike: "Blood is actually made in your bones, but no one believes me when I say that." Me, a biology nerd: "Hi, I exist and I learned this already, so I believe you."

My mom constantly needed blood and platelet donations in the last 3 months of her life but she kept running out of platelets every couple of days. She died from the same leukemia that killed Mike’s mom. Donations are important and helpful for people besides trauma. Thank you Dr Mike!!!

blood donor recruitment adverts should really be "would you like a cookie, a good drink, and relax for 30 minutes watching TV? come donate blood and save lives"

@lajoyous1568

2 жыл бұрын

You had me at do you want a cookie 😉

@violetraven9440

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah honestly that would be pretty convincing

@MrsWheezer

2 жыл бұрын

That 30 minutes where absolutely nobody can ask anything of me (other than to sit still) is a little slice of heaven. I don’t even need the cookie, lol.

@ocrobby4775

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, last time I donated I got a free McDonalds Meal, it tasted pretty good.

@sophierobinson2738

2 жыл бұрын

One cookie is not enough. Unless it's one of those pie-sized ones.

My sister has that rare blood type. When she was pregnant they recommended she donate her blood for storage for labor if something happened where she would need it.

@sayyedzarrar

2 жыл бұрын

But didn't dr mike said its only used within 40 or so days?

@alexandraMroca

2 жыл бұрын

There are some methods where you can store blood longer like freezing RBC which can be stored for 10 years.

@KuraiTsuki

2 жыл бұрын

@@sayyedzarrar Blood that is frozen is good for 10 years. The process of thawing it is called deglycerolization.

@cnoelad83

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandraMroca blood banks don't do that. You have pay for a private facility or the hospital to store it that way.

@KuraiTsuki

2 жыл бұрын

@@cnoelad83 That's factually incorrect. I work in a blood bank and we do. So does one of the blood centers that supplies us with additional products.

I just had an emergency blood transfusion that saved my life! Thank you for everyone who donated! ❤️

I'm RH- and both my daughters mothers had to get shots when they were pregnant because of it. I never understood exactly why but I guess one of them could have died if they hadn't.

@rilviatetzer4728

2 жыл бұрын

to avoid an abortion (up to what bloodtype combo mom and unborn have). the shots negatate their antibodys that they dont attack the fetus (-blood)

@chevelleanne7903

2 жыл бұрын

Sameee your not the only one

@taken_bullets_4u679

2 жыл бұрын

@@rilviatetzer4728 Thanks I appreciate you elaborating I'd have had no idea.

@hokachi6401

2 жыл бұрын

@@rilviatetzer4728 yup!

@watermelonwatsittoya

2 жыл бұрын

I had to get a shot when I was pregnant for my daughter because I'm o negative blood type.

As someone who received four units of blood transfusions giving birth, I appreciate everyone who donates blood

@BickyToya

2 жыл бұрын

wow!

@lisscat

2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to pay for any of it?

@whitneymcgovern4763

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisscat I did. It was about $200 for each one.

@Delcattiy

2 жыл бұрын

I had donated Power Reds, which is basically just 1 unit of platelets, with the plasma being pumped back to me. Through the Red Cross, I had gotten a card from a young woman that got the platelets I donated. My donation saved her life after an extreme car accident.

@jassychanVO

2 жыл бұрын

@@whitneymcgovern4763 Wait what, you have to pay for them? How heartless

Fun/Interesting fact: My mother had cancer, and needed bone marrow transfer. Her blood type changed from 0 till AB.

@Rob_Saccamano

2 жыл бұрын

How does that work? Are those compatible?

@shamarharvey6117

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rob_Saccamano no because the cancer cell were in the 0 blood so with a new bone marrow it will produce a different type of blood

@TJ-1606

2 жыл бұрын

That's cool!

@CreedBrattonTheOffice

2 жыл бұрын

Yep my Dad had a bone marrow transfer 9 years ago and his blood type changed, not sure what from/to but I know it did. He's been given almost every treatment under the sun for his Leukemia. Stuff seems to work though as he got diagnosed back in 2005.

@tastypasta2048

2 жыл бұрын

Is she okay now?

Thanks for the doctors and nurses who assisted with my MTP. And a HUGE thank you to the donors!❤❤❤

So glad I rewatched this, I just donated a whole donation! Thanks Dr Mike I needed a bit of courage to go through with this the first time - I've been meaning to do it since the start of lockdown. ✌️✌️

What's in it for you?: (if helping isn't it) - free iron tablets - juice, cookies, snacks, sometimes even ice cream - guilt free chill day afterwards - bragging rights extra: it's kinda cool to watch. 👍

@niklaswassermann9971

2 жыл бұрын

Here in Germany there are services that pay you a little sum of money (ca. 15€) for your donation, that's most likely true for other countries as well. It ain't much, but it's a nice bonus to everything you and Mike mentioned!

@stellannie86

2 жыл бұрын

@@niklaswassermann9971 A lot of places consider it risky to pay for blood, i'm actually a bit surprised Germany isn't one of them. 😶

@Kirs10ollier

2 жыл бұрын

I donated 5 times in high school and always said I did it to get out of class and for free Oreos and pop. I also just don't mind needles so I figured why wouldn't I.

@Kirs10ollier

2 жыл бұрын

@@niklaswassermann9971 In the US you only get paid for plasma donation. Not whole blood donation. Plasma donation can make some decent money tho

@niklaswassermann9971

2 жыл бұрын

@@stellannie86 Why would it be risky? You get screened, tested and denied if you return before you've recovered. We don't let homeless people bleed themselves dry, and only if you're healthy do you get to donate at all, so where's the catch in giving some compensation?

"My blood is not rare, should I donate?". Well, your type not being rare means there are more blood donors out there, but there are also more people in trouble who need your blood type.

@hellbusterdragon

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa, I never really thought about that. Well, my dad is a universal donor so no problem.

@FireSwan16t

2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@misslind992

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I have one of the rarer blood types and it always made me feel guilty for not donating because of my phobia. Then someone brought up, because it's rare there's also usually less of a demand for it simaltaniously. I'm still working on my anxiety, I'd like to get the strength the donate in the next couple years.

@BeakerandBella

2 жыл бұрын

I work at a hospital in an area that has a large population of patients with sickle cell. Because of how many transfusion they receive, they often can have multiple alloantibodies. I know it makes it hard for the blood bank to find a compatible unit. And of course you get the occasional resident asking why you can’t just give them type O. *facepalm*

@hellbusterdragon

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeakerandBella Type O is universal donor, type AB is universal recipient. More people need to know that.

I have cancer and needed blood and platelet transfusions often at the start. I do not or ever will know who donated that blood but each of you is my hero!!!! Everyone who gives blood is one. Never forget that!!!

I donated plasma for my godfather when he was fighting cancer, after that I have been donating blood once a month and plasma every three months. Thank you for inspiring many!

Simple math: The more common your blood type is, the more people on average would need your blood type, so don't take your blood type into consideration when deciding whether to donate blood.

@genevaeram

2 жыл бұрын

It's just simple logic man

@Nikhil-lf7kp

2 жыл бұрын

No actually if u blood type is rare like O- or AB- any person can use ur blood

@mariaphilojames714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nikhil-lf7kp Yes, but the rare ones are not given to everyone

@Nikhil-lf7kp

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariaphilojames714 Yeah but it can be used for anyone

@Escviitash

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nikhil-lf7kp Though you can give O- blood to anyone, an exact math is still the best by far. O- people can only receive O- blood, which is also given in emergencies and to people with unknown blood type, so it shouldn't be the first choice for people with a different known blood type. AB- blood can only be given to people that are AB+ or AB-, which is only about 5% of people. But AB- plasma can be given to everyone. And for platelets blood type doesn't matter. Though the ABO and Rh of the blood are the most important factors, other factors such as Ro and Phenotype might also be important. And take "everyone" and "doesn't matter" with a grain of salt, as there might be persons for which the general facts doesn't hold. You could argue that O- and AB- donors are the most important, but there is no way that they can keep up with the demand.

From someone who has a bleeding disorder, thank you to anyone that donates cause it saved my life multiple times!

@andie361

2 жыл бұрын

Yes…same here..Von Willibrands disease. As recently as 3 months ago I had 3 units of blood because of a GI bleed. Thank you to everyone who donates!❤️

@dapurnyaaca

2 жыл бұрын

i hope you are okay

@oksowhat

2 жыл бұрын

i will be donating in a year, i am 1 for now i am allowed to donate at 18

Coming back to this video because it motivated me to start donating. I have been donating plasma now for the last 3 months and it really is a rewarding feeling!

Hello Dr Mike I just wanted to tell you we watched your video in our science class and I loved this video.

To everyone who donates, THANK YOU! I need 2 transfusions in my life after a medical emergency and I'm forever grateful ☺

@duckygibson2075

2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure you didn’t need the blood Bc ur a vampire 🤨 aka ur name

@PotatoVampireTaco

2 жыл бұрын

@@duckygibson2075 👀

TLDR: Doctor Mike's Mum needed blood so donate blood so that the world can have more Doctor Mikes.

@FanaticOfMedia44

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr

2 жыл бұрын

wholesome 100

Thanks Doctor Mike for making this kind of video! When I went to donate with the American Red Cross for the first time I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. When I found out my blood type was B- I felt that I had a responsibility to help those in need. (Especially since my blood type is rare) I've now donated 11 times and will continue to be a blood donor. It is a great feeling knowing that you're helping those in need. (And with the American Red Cross they let you know where your blood goes which is always fun to see!)

@channingbloom7125

Жыл бұрын

Got the same feeling. My blood type is O- which is even more rare to have. So yeah, let’s keep donating to save lives!!

I have O-negative blood so I try to donate as much as possible. I also needed 3 units of blood over two separate transfusions after the birth of my daughter to save my life which made it even more important to me. I try to get as many people as I can on board with blood and plasma donation 😊

@channingbloom7125

Жыл бұрын

Guess we’re the same in that matter. In blood type I mean.

What I learned about blood type in school: "A, B, AB, O" Doctor Mike: "Rh null"

@missrobinhoodie

2 жыл бұрын

„Null“ means zero in German...🧐

@stellannie86

2 жыл бұрын

Same. :,D I'm still confused.

@switched178

2 жыл бұрын

So on top of being A, B, AB, or O you are also either Rh positive or Rh negative. From my understanding So being Rh null is extremely rare

@bemusedbandersnatch2069

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough as blood typing can get a whole lot more complicated that ABO and Rh null kind heads into that territory. So the basics: there's a separate factor called "Rhesus (Rh) factor" that is either positive (+) or negative (-) depending on whether or not you have it. So add that factor in and you get eight basic blood types, four Rh positive (A+, B+, AB+, O+) and four Rh negative (A-, B-, AB-, O-). Like with ABO, people can only accept blood with Rh factor if they have Rh factor. For example, A+ can accept A+ and O+ blood as well as A- and O- blood but A- can only accept A- or O- blood. Rh+ blood would make a Rh- person very sick. This is basically how blood typing works out 90something% of the time. However, A antigen, B antigen, and Rh factor are made up of multiple different proteins that come in different varieties. Normally this variation doesn't affect blood typing much but sometimes it does. In this case, Rh null is what happens when somebody has none of the Rh proteins whatsoever. They're not negative, negative people still have some of the associated proteins even if they don't have Rh factor itself, they're null because they have absolutely none of that. Which is bad for them because standard Rh- blood would make them very sick the same way Rh+ blood would make a standard Rh- person very sick. Of course the reverse means their blood is a universal donor Rh-wise. You could give it to anyone and their lack of proteins for Rh won't trigger an immune response (if they have A or B antigens those might though). Yeah blood typing out past ABO gets weird. IIRC there's also something called U antigen which comes into play in very rare cases too if it's missing from the blood type. And of course if you're getting past blood type an into organ transplants there are a whole different bunch of antigens in a more complicated system to worry about. But that's beyond me. LATE EDIT to add: As a couple of people have pointed out further down in the comments, a critical difference between Rhesus factor and A and B antigens is that people don't automatically produce antibodies to Rhesus factor. For example: if someone has type A- blood, they automatically make B-antigen antibodies but they don't make Rhesus antibodies unless exposed to it. So there's a period where you can give Rh+ blood to a Rh- patient before they develop the antibodies to it that will cause a strong immune reaction and make them sick. (Related fun fact: AB blood is preferred for plasma donations because it doesn't have either of those antibodies.)

@BeakerandBella

2 жыл бұрын

@@stellannie86 when we say someone is Rh positive or negative we are referring to only one antigen specifically, D. The others commonly worried about are C, c, E, and e. Rh system has a lot of antigens (49 are known) and an Rh null is missing all of them.

You just get a satisfying feeling after donating, that maybe that blood you donated can save a life in the future

@jupjup9737

2 жыл бұрын

ok

@Mochi-xv8zo

2 жыл бұрын

Bro... You're like... Everywhere I go.

@clive...

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mochi-xv8zo ikr

@fishhie-kun9275

2 жыл бұрын

Bro I see you everywhere

@ss4ynw822

2 жыл бұрын

broooooooooooo why are u everywhere

Very informative. I wondered about donating, but in the end I would talk myself out of it. Not anymore. Thank you for this video.

I work in the lab in our local hospital and I was so so worried Mike would have bad information lol. I should have never doubted you Mike! ❤️

"if I sneeze sometimes my rib hurts" ah yes the effects of aging

@hannahmontana4401

2 жыл бұрын

when i move my back its cracks sometimes

@pencilcoulours_

2 жыл бұрын

Welp i guess everyone is... A G I N G

@porrod4313

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosepetal4524 idk it seems more like lead to me

@Cookiebreedchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosepetal4524 sometimes if I sneeze it pulls at some points of my body

@kyra4235

2 жыл бұрын

aging? I am 18...😂

My mother's blood type is Rh null, she needs to get blood drawn ahead of time before surgeries just in case she needs a transfusion.

@bexter4ever

2 жыл бұрын

Does she have health complications due to her rare blood type?

@PoisonDame

2 жыл бұрын

@@bexter4ever she does have medical issues, though i don't think they have anything to do with her blood type.

@BeaTheBear28

2 жыл бұрын

Aren't there only like 49 people who have Rh null? And aren't there only like 8-9 active donors?

@tessab.6351

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeaTheBear28 well, half the world doesnt know which blood type they have as they have never been to the hospital. But if you roughly count from the 1-600000 it holds up to around that yes. Probably why the mom needs to have transfusions ahead

@akalyaahilan310

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know anything about why people get the Rh null blood type and if it can be hereditary? Just wondering

1:55 I got over my fear of blood from... getting a lot of blood tests, but donating blood while different is the same process and part of it was the pain associated with it I used to have intense anxiety but just from exposure I've found it's no where near as bad as I thought it was, granted a week before I got my first tattoo and became desensitised to needles, taking blood goes deeper and I'd say hurts more than a inner wrist tattoo does but for less of a duration. Once you're ready I'd recommend watching them take the blood if you feel that's something you could do, try not to tense your muscles and just relax your arm and you'll realise its just an uncomfortable pulling sensation the initial pain was a pinprick and dissapears once the needle is actually in you, but if you don't confirm that atleast in my case I had the belief I was still in pain and that it was the same sensation. I don't know man humans are wild.

As an employee of a blood center, as one of the ones who drives blood to hospitals in my state. It is imperative we donate. There’s nothing worse than a hospital calling us for a stat due to someone crashing or bleeding out and we don’t have what they need and time is now ticking fast. Especially O- please donate folks. You may not know of these behind the scenes work but it’s eye opening. Please.

I remember when i had cancer by big brother said to the doctor's "ok so will he need my blood here take it! Does he need my kidney??? Here take it! Take my kidney, just save my bro!!" The doctor was like "no he is fine for now".

@ColdSalt99

2 жыл бұрын

@@jupitersm00n He just has a true bromance bond

@Urmom-gy7rh

2 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s so sweet

@jupitersm00n

2 жыл бұрын

@@ColdSalt99 no i was wondering why the docter said he was ok when he had cancer?

As someone who has had several transfusions, I would not be here today without them. Always greatful to those who can and have donated blood. If I could give it back, then I would, but due to having them within a certain time frame, and medical conditions, I can't. Just thanks to people who have done so. 💛

@musicmuttonproduction3999

2 жыл бұрын

I donate whenever I can. Knowing that maybe, just maybe, I could have been able to help you, makes it all worth while. Take care my friend ❤️

@bladedcross4464

2 жыл бұрын

I donate as often as I am able. I just recently surpassed 80 units (10 gallons). I just enjoy it and glad it can help people.

@briankuhn_

2 жыл бұрын

I’m right there with you, Lorna! I echo your sentiments. I definitely wouldn’t be here if not for generous blood 🩸 donors.

Thank you for informing the GP about this!

Finally donated for the first time a couple months ago because of your video on plasma -- and I gave plasma/platelets. Turns out I'm type AB, the universal plasma donor, which makes me very happy because I know I can help so many people

@flysuperjesse5567

Жыл бұрын

Not to make you disappointed. But as AB you can only give AB. People with blood group 0+/-, we can give many people.

As the mom of a cancer survivor (he was diagnosed at 3, Neuroblastoma), I am so grateful for those who did donate! He needed so many transfusions of platelets and whole blood. Save a life. Donate!

@hannahclark8696

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, diagnosed at 3, that's rough

As for someone who previously suffered from severe menorrhagia, couldn’t have survived without your blood donation. Thank you for donating blood and saving lives!

@y0utuberculosis

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Tell me how good it felt after that first bag went in :D I went from not being able to walk without getting dizzy to wanting to dance on the ceiling

@real_bork7858

2 жыл бұрын

@Myth Tree uh what the frick???

@arstotzka6520

2 жыл бұрын

@Myth Tree dude your red blood cells and the plasma heal after a month or so... but if you cut off your finger that won't grow back. its not exchanging body parts, its a renewable resource basically

@cathyjayy

2 жыл бұрын

@Myth Tree some people don’t have the luxury of that, a lot of us are born with illnesses and disease that require blood transfusions sometimes, and hell even surgeries can result in needing blood sometimes. Not to mention certain types of cancer, etc. that are NOT preventable with just maintaining good health.

@6_blocks_under

2 жыл бұрын

same here, for the same reason. would've died otherwise!

I donated blood when I was 18 and have also donated my eggs twice and donated breast milk !! I love helping others ❤️

I have most common blood type ever and it saved my life whoever cared enough to donate it. I needed it after giving birth to my daughter. 100s of different reasons

I’m so happy to find out what the ‘golden blood’ is. My dad told me about meeting someone with that blood type at a blood drive. The head nurse took care of the guy’s donation and immediately called for a medical team to take the blood to Atlanta. Crazy how valuable that blood is…

@bbgirl373

2 жыл бұрын

i have golden blood!

@bbgirl373

2 жыл бұрын

@Praveen coooool

@curiousnerdkitteh

2 жыл бұрын

@@bbgirl373 you could become a professional blood donor.

@heatherkeegan3148

2 жыл бұрын

I have Rh- AB- blood, as well…

@whatdoinamethischannel9749

2 жыл бұрын

@@heatherkeegan3148 u mean AB RH- blood

Never heard of an easier way to actually be a hero that saves lives.

@DARKENINGTIMES

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinbissinger i dont think thats saving lives. more like making them lol

My results came today of the donation I made. What a great recommendation KZread !!

I'm South African and I've been donating blood since high school. I love seeing a doctor confirm all these questions they ask on the form.

I have blood type "O negative" which is great as i've heard since i can pretty much donate to anyone who needs my blood, regardles their blood type, but i can only recieve blood from someone who has the same blood type as me.

@didasm.gisagara

2 жыл бұрын

You are Rh negative! Rarest blood type in the world!!

@Neopolitan777

2 жыл бұрын

@@didasm.gisagara i dont mean to be rude but I believe you're thinking of rh null which is different from blood type O negative when you have rh null you have a complete lack of all Rh antigens (no Rh and RhAG) in/on your blood but O negative blood only lacks A,B, and RhD antigens also roughly 7% of the world population has O negative blood but less than 1% have rh null Also if you are rh negative that just means what ever your blood type is it would be __ negative so it specifies roughly half of the blood types that exist (all exept for rh null which if I understand correctly dosent have a positive or negative difference)

@Neopolitan777

2 жыл бұрын

Also congratulations on being a posible universal blood donor I would consider it something to celebrate especially if you are also CMV negative because that is considered to be the safest blood type to donate to new borns and infants who are in need of blood. 🥳😁

@user-vx1zk2xb5q

2 жыл бұрын

@@Neopolitan777 although my English is at a level where I can’t fully understand your first comment but I appreciate both comments they were very informative thanks

@user-vx1zk2xb5q

2 жыл бұрын

With all sadness,, am the opposite of you am an AB I can reserve from all types but only donate to the same blood type 😔 am also anemic I was only able to donate once .. hope you’ll make the best of this treasure and always keep healthy with beetroot orange juice and green vegs they’re the best for your blood

Asian parents when they find out that their child's blood type is B+ and not A+.

@miegravgaardxoxo

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@mano7591

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@advpodcasts7864

2 жыл бұрын

It took me a second to process that

@haramshibaharamshiba9558

2 жыл бұрын

You’re an Asian not a Bsian

@Nikhil-mn1dk

2 жыл бұрын

@@haramshibaharamshiba9558 but you're still not A+sian

I have had several life saving blood transfusions and I thank all the people who donated to save my life! Because my health/meds etc I unfortunately cannot be a donor for it. It was a very strange experience, when I was getting the blood I was super woozy feeling. At least I know what blood type I have A+

I remember back in the second grade one boy from school needed a blood transfusion, (for weeks it was what everyone was talking about) and so we were all given a rudimentary explanation of how blood transfusion works, and it was then that I decided I'd become a blood donor when I was old enough. 33 years later I'm living up to that vow.

My boyfriend was diagnosed with AML, a form of leukaemia in April this year, so this video means a lot. My sister donated for the first time in April too, and I will be joining her for my first time donating in August. I also plan to ask about plasma donation and signing up for the bone marrow registry. Thank you to everyone who donates blood, plasma and signs up to donate anything else that could save someone's life.

@marylu2216

2 жыл бұрын

This hits home😔... It is SO important to donate (if you can) and register to be a bone marrow and plasma donor, as you mentioned. It can literally save someone's life!!🙌🙏🧡 I wish you, your boyfriend, and his family THE best!!🙏🧡 Its going to be a tough battle and he will need all the love, support, and encouragement that he can get as well as his loved ones. He will get through this!!💪🧡🙏 My mom was diagnosed with an agressive type of leukemia a year and a half ago. Unfortunately, she lost the battle.😔💔 She was only 58.🦋🧡

@Reign274

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to donate blood. I used to regularly for years. But apparently being gay (having slept with a guy) and means I can't donate blood, even if I get STI screenings regularly and haven't had an STI ever. I'm a bit shocked that Dr. Mike of all people would make this video during pride month and not mention how absurd it is that a perfectly healthy person can be unable to help save other people's lives due to who they are. Maybe hold off on making a video about agencies that are required to discriminate against gays until after pride month?

@marylu2216

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reign274 I understand where youre coming from. I think your comment will be better off on its own and start its own thread rather than on this thread. It will be seen by other people instead of being lost here.🙂 Thank you so much for your past donations!!🧡

@waakyeuchiha6112

2 жыл бұрын

@@marylu2216 lol what?!...

@whitneyburlington8667

2 жыл бұрын

I’m an AML survivor. I had my transplant August 2020. Well done for looking into donating. You’re a hero! Best wishes to you and your boyfriend! ♡

“What’s in it for me?” Me: Cookie and Orange Juice…duh.

@y0utuberculosis

2 жыл бұрын

I would do a lot of things for a free cookie

@Tht1Gy

2 жыл бұрын

... and if plasma, there's $$. Plasma centers pay you.

@AjdamusMagnus

2 жыл бұрын

In some countries you got some small amout of money or taxes benefits. But honestly..in USA.. donor should be compensated with money. I expect in US hospital will sell blood or its derivated for some gooood price

@szabados1980

2 жыл бұрын

In Europe payment for blood donation is illegal. This isn't business or a source of income. Also unfit donors are discouraged from cheating the system in order to gain money.

@justcallme_kate3582

2 жыл бұрын

I like the fruit punch :3

i’m wearing a blood donation shirt right now! i’m not old enough to donate, but this motivated me to donate when i can!

This video taught me so much I love your videos

I'm anemic. The first time I found out about that, my doctors were shocked with how little and pale my red blood cells are that I ended up feeling faint a lot until I was rushed to the hospital. I had to be given blood to. So for those who donate, you don't know how much good you're doing. Thank you. 😊🙏✨

I actually donated last Thursday, ended up fainting for a couple seconds at the removal of the needle. That's why you make sure to eat and drink enough before donating.

@avichal6630

2 жыл бұрын

Well at least you will save a life

@meherdurrani7502

2 жыл бұрын

Mike needs to see this comment

@hopemoore

2 жыл бұрын

When I gave blood, I had muscle spasms/jerks in my arm. It didn't hurt and I thought it was interesting to watch my arm act on its own, but I didn't like how I was treated by the staff that was taking the blood. I hope others get better experiences.

@eleanorlewis3667

2 жыл бұрын

i would donate but i have needle anxiety and if anyone has any tips on how to help that it would be greatly appreciated.

@hopemoore

2 жыл бұрын

@@eleanorlewis3667 I don't have needle anxiety, but I'd suggest not watching it go in. You might not feel it and they can angle/cover the needle while it's in, I think. The cool thing is you don't feel it while it's in, only when it pokes the skin. Not sure if that helps.

I started watching you one day and now you are one of my favorite youtuber

Dr. Mike I love your videos

My brother is O- and he tells that to anyone who'll listen because he's so proud of it xD

@itakeeee22225

2 жыл бұрын

me to im type o negative ;) look at my pfp

@kiwiixoxo

2 жыл бұрын

I’m O- too:) Whenever blood type is brought up, I always bring it up too lol

@fakeman3454

2 жыл бұрын

My blood type is “Sussy Imposter Is Sus”

@justcallme_kate3582

2 жыл бұрын

My grandma has O- blood, and I thought I did as well (I did two of those at home blood testing kits you can get on Amazon but they both got messed up 😂), then when I went to donate for the first time it turned out I was O+, which isn’t rare but I can donate to all the positive blood types

@teridoster5840

2 жыл бұрын

I'm O- too, we're universal donors so everyone regardless of type can use ours, but we can only take our type

I want to offer my personal heartfelt thanks to all people who have donated blood. My dad passed over a year ago due to leukemia. Various complications sadly led to him not qualifying for a bone marrow transplant. However his treatment plan required frequent infusions of packed red blood cells (one component of whole blood.) He was a fighter and determined to hang on as long as possible for his grandchildren and his wife. His big goal towards the end was reaching his 50th anniversary with my mom, and he made it by a few weeks. That gathering of friends and family to celebrate was poignant and joyous and it is now cherished by all of us who lost him. Thank you donors for letting him know his youngest grandson and have that golden celebration with my mom. I love you all for that. 💖🙏

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2 жыл бұрын

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@marylu2216

2 жыл бұрын

*WATCH OUT!! Thats not Dr. Mike!!*

@marylu2216

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosepetal4524 He needs to be reported.

@jaquelineserrano9000

2 жыл бұрын

Hii Jennifer, just out of curiosity. Did they charge your dad for the blood donated? I know they obviously charge for the procedure, but did they charge him for the blood? That bothers me, and I need answers

In France, we have to stay at least 20 minutes after the donation to eat and drink something. Most of the time, there are volonteers organising the donations in différents towns and in my small town the even prepare a full meal for everyone giving his blood. It's very nice.

2:47 "Never apologise for being the smartest person in the room." - Mysterio

Never donated blood until last year when two of my friends literally dragged me along with them. Now I've donated 4 times and will be going again in 2 weeks! I was super nervous the first time but it's honestly not bad at all.

@troll2637

2 жыл бұрын

I am afraid of the needles.

@keithmills778

2 жыл бұрын

@@troll2637 I’m not afraid of needles. However, I’ve donated blood 152 times (92 whole blood, and 60 platelet donations). I have never seen the needle go into my arm. I’m not scared of having it done. I just don’t want to see it.

@stephaniewebb1042

2 жыл бұрын

Did you know the top reason ppl gave for not donating is no one asked them? I'm glad you were invited and continue to give!

@Theresa-ep6np

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithmills778 Yes I do the same. Never actually looked at it.

My mom has had to have multiple blood transfusions in the last year due to her hemoglobin dropping near 4.3 for unknown reasons at random. I appreciate everyone who takes time to donate!

When my youngest son was born prematurely, he had an issue which required him to receive a blood transfusion. We were really worried until we were told that the blood that babies can receive goes through so much testing that only .1%(?) from all donations is able to be used. It really saved his life. Now that he's old enough, he plans on donating in return.

I’m having fun watching this and I’m learning some stuff

I met my wife giving blood. We were both donors and started talking in the recovery area......

@ghostratsarah

2 жыл бұрын

That's adorable.

@ExhaustedHobbit

2 жыл бұрын

"What's in it for me?" You: A wife if you're lucky!

@hunterelliott9578

2 жыл бұрын

Are you Michael Scott

@irrelevance3859

2 жыл бұрын

And that’s why you should donate blood folks

@xxcringeycookiezxx3441

2 жыл бұрын

👀💖

My mom has problems with hemostasis and she almost died during a hysterectomy due to excessive bleeding even though she was on medication to stop bleeding, so it's definitely not just accidents when you need blood. Blood donations saved my mom, I was 5 years old back then and will donate whenever I can. Unfortunately I have the same problem and my hemoglobin is usually too low to donate. Thank you to anyone who donates and no matter how common your blood type is - it is also very needed then because more people need it.

@elijahalixer5334

2 жыл бұрын

Hope she's better now

@violetraven9440

2 жыл бұрын

I hope she’s doing a lot better now. That story reminds me that my aunt when she gave birth to my 4 year old cousin there was some damage and she almost needed a transfusion because she bled so much so whether it’s an accident or attack of some kind surgery complications with birth or just certain medical conditions donated blood and plasma helps a lot. There’s even a streamer i watch that inspires me with streaming too her name is iron mouse and she has a condition that makes here basically have no immune system so she has to get donated plasma pretty regularly and if it was because of her or not the kindness of strangers is able to help her live a more fulfilling life and the fact I could be that stranger for someone else is enough for me to donate as soon as I can stay constantly in the weight requirement

@Venya9

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, mum is fine now as this was 25 years ago but she was very weak and hospitalized for quite some time. Don't remember much of it and I was only later told how serious the situation was. Just goes to show that someone having a routine surgery might need blood transfusions, or like you said, someone having complications with childbirth.

@marinette_sff

2 жыл бұрын

If your hemoglobin is too low maybe you can give plasma ? In France if you are above 11 you can donate plasma but not the rest. If you haven’t yet, maybe look into it? It still helps a lot

I like donating blood, I've done it twice now. I plan on continuing to do it as regularly as possible

I like the fact that he’s so smart and being so humble about it.😛

I tried donating blood today... NEVER AGAIN!!! Too many questions. Like, "Who's blood is this?", "How did you get it?" "Why is it in a bucket?"

@purdybby

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@emilyyy4865

2 жыл бұрын

the same thing happened to my cousin a while back. they really need to start accepting more blood. all blood is equal! (im kidding bc i dont want to get slammed)

@B_27

2 жыл бұрын

This joke is older than time itself. Get some new material.

@ricardosoca7380

2 жыл бұрын

They turned me down for being gay

@EvilFinian

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricardosoca7380 They turrned me down for being English

Weird knowledge: In Japan, there are decently large circles that believe that blood type has an effect on personality. As a result, many fictional characters often have their official blood type revealed, but more seriously, some workplaces treat blood type as a pseudo-zodiac sign, where they may accept or not accept workers based on their blood type due to expected personality traits.

@phitsf5475

2 жыл бұрын

And that's one of the reasons why in many countries you keep medical information private.

@bryrk

2 жыл бұрын

that's actually super interesting from a psychological standpoint, given that it's probably creating a self fulfilling prophecy. like in Jahoda's study where males born on a specific day were named accordingly, and were expected to act in an aggressive way based on what day of the week they were born. the official statistics showed that arrest rates were much higher for males who were expected to be aggressive based on their day of birth and name because the expectation for their behaviour created the self fulfilling prophecy

@HyperLuigi37

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryrk Yeah, I heard this is the same with names themselves. If a name has a certain reputation, like Chads being mean or Graces being really nice, many people with that name will be pushed towards that reputation, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy

@SwiftTelly20

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! uuhuhh...that's messed up. 8-|

@wendyodell356

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryrk Having worked in a school for my career 25+ years we noticed that boys named Cody were discipline issues. Very naughty boys. Only a few Cody's that weren't. So I think you just have those kinds of cases. Maybe we just expected them to be naughty, who knows.

Where I live, blood donors have free screening test for some STDs, blood type test and also if you're a regular blood donor (donated more than 3 times) there're a some benefits like you don't have to pay for some basics lab analysis in the hospital, and they give you snacks after or before donating!

I’m too embarrassed to go back and donate again. Donated in 2020, I didn’t even get to a liter before my BP dropped and I threw up 🤣 I also lost 20lbs in 3 days earlier this year as a side effect from Cymbalta. From an average of ~115-125 lbs to 93 lbs. It’s taken me this long just to hit three digits lol so I think I’ll try a go at plasma donation

I can’t donate due to a medical condition, so I highly encourage everyone who can go do it!!

@adelynnhill8606

2 жыл бұрын

@cqvio doli huh?

As one who twice in my life, had needed to get blood donations for surviving, I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who donates their blood and plasma. You're making a difference!

Dang the national blood donation day was one on my bday that was cool!

I had blood taken on Friday ( just for a check-up because I’m still a minor ) and I found out that I have a severe Iron deficiency- But also my doctor said that my blood coagulated and that that hadn’t happened in her office in years.

Fun fact: in Vietnam, we tracked how much blood we have donated in our life. So when we/ or a closed family has accident, we could get blood transfer for the same amount we've donated, and completely free of charge.

Thanks for the best answers Doctor Mike. I can learn a lot of things here.

@jirahtabligan4045

2 жыл бұрын

Where and how do people get to ask him questions in real time?

@LamestreamMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@jirahtabligan4045 leave a comment on this video with your question!

@jirahtabligan4045

2 жыл бұрын

@@LamestreamMedia oh okay and then he will see it?

@malik3633

2 жыл бұрын

@@jirahtabligan4045 yeah maybe

@jooddotcom

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

Diagnosed with Cervical cancer in 2020 In Nov 2021 I had a hysterectomy I fainted walking into the bathroom. I had internal bleeding my blood pressure drop to 73/51 chronic blood loss hemoglobin was at 6 needed blood transfusion and oxygen therapy. Thank You for donating I wouldn't be here today

Quick question: How do the bones secrete the blood, bones are insanely strong so how does the blood get from the bone marrow into the bloodstream?

@Funnyvideoforyou12

2 жыл бұрын

Bones have small capillaries that transport nutrients and proteins to help them grow and also take back the red blood cells, B cells, and T cells produced in the marrow. Bones are full of blood vessels. In fact all our body parts have some blood vessels to transport nutrients, oxygen and a whole lot of other things throughout the body.

"what's in it for me?" Well you can save someone's life and be proud of it

@thatonedude-6819

2 жыл бұрын

“ok but what do iiiiiii get out of it”

@Neopolitan777

2 жыл бұрын

"Idk i guess a free used bandaid if u want to keep it afterwards that and if you video it you have something to send to your friends to make them hate you."

@keijiakaashi7411

2 жыл бұрын

"What's in it for me?" You can be useful for once so that's what you get

I needed a transfusion after having my son 28 years ago. It saved my life. I will ALWAYS donate.

@koalabear2752

2 жыл бұрын

Wait what? I had a blood transfusion at 2 and I have been banned for life because I had it. Genuine question... how are you still allowed to donate? I live in the UK and my doctors have always said I can never donate blood. Edit: I just googled it, It's illegal to donate after blood transfusions in most European countries but in the USA you still can. Interesting :)

at 1:04 it made me remember, my mother has that blood type along with her brother. I found it cool at first now I'm just worried Incase something happens to one of them

The first doctor mike video I’ve watched

After Question 2, I’m like “ So that’s why bone marrow is related to leukemia “

@chikoo7584

2 жыл бұрын

damage in bone marrow = damage to blood cells during production = higher chance of cancer cells maybe *¯\_(ツ)_/¯*

@horololo4344

2 жыл бұрын

@@chikoo7584 you're right

@catase1262

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that makes me wonder, What is needed to be a bone marrow donor, how is The procedure, in which cases patient's may need it?

@eclipseluna-jw1wv

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been since 3rd grade so I’m a little rusty on all the facts, but yeah. Strangely enough, I was almost a 100% match to my sister (it’s very rare to be that close) and a few months after she received my bone morrow she was pumping out blood that had MY dna. It was honestly so amazing to know that I saved her life. I know for most people you won’t be able to see the effect your blood/plasma/bone morrow donation makes, but to watch her be able to live again and see the light in her eyes and my family happy again- it was worth it. It hurt. A lot. I won’t lie- donating bone marrow is an awful feeling, but seeing someone come back from the brink of death because of a bit of pain for a week it was so, so, so worth it.

@checkoutmyplaylistsforente8054

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is the bone marrow doesn't only produce red blood cells white blood cells and other immune cells are also produced there and because they have different DNA than the rest of the body they will go on a rampage and kill every single cell they can find like somekind of microscopic civil war with genocide. Note: I'm not a medical expert.

Back in South Korea, I used to donate 320ml of blood every 2 months. The nurses already knew me and were very happy to see me because I was one of the few O+ to visit that blood donation house. Surely, needles are scary, but it's totally worth it!

@SrGemmaRose

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same blood type but never have because of autoimmune disease. I’m not sure I’m allowed to donate.

@jjaster

2 жыл бұрын

oh cool i’m o-ve

Well I finally weight enough to donate I think I shall!

My oldest is AB- and was born at 28 weeks, and had to have a bunch of transfusions. (And I've since donated over 10 gallons)

"well if you're donating, it comes from you" yes, the floor is made up of floor

@firstworldbratofficial

2 жыл бұрын

but is water wet?

@angelgutierrez374

2 жыл бұрын

@@firstworldbratofficial obviously not wet describes a noun that has been covered in water water doesn't cover itself it simply is this water can not be wet only something or someone or someplace that has been covered in water can be This has been my ted talk❌🗣

@sonnysimeth6526

2 жыл бұрын

Well technically plasma comes from the tubes that have an anticoagulant in them. If the blood was allowed to clot after drawing, the plasma will have then been removed, making that tube yield serum after centrifuging

@maxezzy1282

2 жыл бұрын

@@firstworldbratofficial Water is wet if you pour water on ice. Ice is just frozen water so the water is wet.

Yeah, if your blood type is common, then it’s more likely that someone needs it, so donate!!

I'm a med student and have witnessed couple of blood donation campaigns in our college or hospital. I personally feel scared of donating blood. The thought of the needle and about 300 to 400 ml blood getting sucked out of you make my body lose power, it's like postural hypotension. It's good that I'm not eligible for donating blood (I'm underweight). Ik I'm whining but it is what it is. I'm glad there are people who are readily willing to donate blood. I know how crucial it is. So to all those people: You're doing great for humanity and your blood will be helpful to many. Thank you everyone.

you are the best Doctor

I am a plasma, platelet and blood donor, as well as in the stem cell registry and in the organ donation registry. I try to pull my weight as much as I can!

@Idk-hg8jr

2 жыл бұрын

I thought you said you're a plasma. Haha

@harleycarroll4775

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of the Be The Match? They are a registry for bone marrow donors. I am currently waiting to see if I match with anyone. 🙃

1:10 My sister has this blood type. She needed to have blood donated and hardly anyone would donate or had her blood type so if you are considering donating blood. I do recommend it.

@bbgirl373

2 жыл бұрын

oh no! is she ok now?! did she die?!

@Laila.rose10

2 жыл бұрын

@@bbgirl373 No, luckly someone did donate to her but at the time all of my family had no hope.

@bbgirl373

2 жыл бұрын

@@Laila.rose10 oh thank god im always worried bc i have that blood type

@kadishaburris3525

2 жыл бұрын

cap

@bandito4515

2 жыл бұрын

@@kadishaburris3525 yes ur life is

I regularly donate blood to the medic blood drive, it really does help. Especially right now with either O negative or A negative which I'm A negative

I'm an AB- and can donate every 14 days in Australia.