9 Things to know if you want to donate organs & bull; hello healthy

Many people desperately need donated kidneys, livers, hearts and other organs. More than 6,500 people each year, or 21 people per day, die before they get the right organ donor for them. Until recently, there were always more people who needed organs than organ donors. Most of the organs that exist today usually come from people who have died. This came from someone filling out forms about donating organs when he died. The rest, donor organs come from people who are still alive and well. About 6,000 organs are donated from living people each year.

Maybe you have thought about donating your organs. Usually this happens because a close relative or friend needs the organ. Before you decide to become an organ donor, here are a few things you need to know.

1. Candidate for organ donation

People of all ages and ages can become organ donors. However, if you are under 18 years of age, you need guidance from parents and experts.

If you have a serious illness such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, kidney disease, or heart disease, don't be a donor while you are alive. Tell the medical team about your medical history before donating organs, so that the medical team can determine whether you can be a candidate for organ donation. However, if you wish to donate your organs after you die, usually another medical test will be performed by the medical team to determine which organs can be donated.

2. The blood type and tissue type of the organ donor

It is easier for organ transplant recipients to get organs from people who have the same blood type and tissue type. This is to minimize the possibility of the recipient's body rejecting the new organ. Usually, the medical team will perform a series of tests for the donor to determine whether the donor's blood type and tissue type can be accepted by the organ transplant recipient.

3. Steps to become an organ donor

If you wish to donate your organs after you die, then you will fill out a form or card about your wish to donate your organs. If you wish to donate your organs while you are alive, you can discuss it with the organ transplant medical team or register with hospitals that require organ transplants.

4. Health problems after organ donation

There are usually no significant health problems after organ donation. Several organs in your body can be donated without any long-term health problems in the future. For example, you can donate your kidney, or part of your pancreas, intestines, liver, or your lungs. Your body will "compensate" for the "missing" organs from your body. If indeed the medical team finds signs that you may have health problems after donating organs, then you will not be given permission to donate your organs.

5. Becoming an organ donor is not paid

Paying for organs, or buying and selling of organs, is strictly prohibited in Indonesia. This law is contained in law.

6. Likely to give organ recipients a chance to survive

The biggest advantage of being an organ donor is that you can “save” someone's life. That person could be your husband or wife, your child, your parents, your brother or sister, a close friend of yours, or even someone you don't know.

7. Operation risk

Organ donation surgery is major surgery. When you become an organ donor while you are still alive, there is always a risk of having major operations such as bleeding, infection, blood clots, allergic reactions, and damage to organs or tissue near the organ to be donated. Even though you will be sedated during the operation, you may still experience pain while recovering. It will take some time for your body to completely recover from the surgery.

8. Make the decision to become an organ donor

Think carefully about the benefits and risks of donating your organs before you decide to become an organ donor. It is very important for you to get as complete information as possible before you make a decision. Talk to the medical team about the procedure, surgery steps, and your future health after organ donation.

And most importantly, always remember that this is purely your decision. Don't let other people influence your decisions.

9. Emotions after organ donation

Usually, living organ donors are satisfied with their decision, because they feel that they have helped others to improve the life of the organ transplant recipient. Even though organ transplants sometimes don't work, the donors still feel positive because they feel they are doing their best to help people who need the organs.

However, there is still the possibility that you will feel regretful or confused about your own feelings after donating an organ. Usually this occurs as a result of organ transplants that do not match expectations, or indeed the donor is still doubtful about his decision to donate organs.