2023-07-08 07:00:00
Title: 13 Bizarre and Questionable Emergency Room Stories Shared by Medical Workers
Date: 07/08/2023
By: Michelle Anskeit
BuzzFeed Germany – Under the Reddit post by u/WeirdSymmetry, medical workers shared really questionable stories of patients who hopefully slapped their own foreheads after these incidents.
1. “The patient thought that a double dose of vitamin B6 was the same as vitamin B12.”
A medical worker named fresubinjucy shared this amusing story of a patient who mistakenly believed that taking a double dose of vitamin B6 would have the same effect as vitamin B12.
2. “A mother and grandmother took their 12-year-old daughter/granddaughter to the emergency room because she was bleeding.”
In this unusual case, a mother and grandmother rushed a 12-year-old girl to the emergency room because she had started menstruating. Instead of explaining the situation to her, they sought medical attention unnecessarily.
3. “A patient came to me and said he couldn’t bend his knee. I asked him to take his pants off so I could examine his leg.”
A rather perplexing incident occurred when a patient complained about not being able to bend his knee. However, upon examination, it was discovered that the patient had forgotten to remove a cast wrapped around his knee, despite receiving multiple reminders from the hospital.
4. “I had to explain to a 17-year-old and her mom that she wasn’t ‘allergic’ to alcohol, just hungover.”
A medical worker named glioblastomamulti recounted a humorous encounter with a teenager and her mother who believed the teenager was allergic to alcohol due to experiencing hangover symptoms after excessive vodka consumption.
5. “Patient: ‘We’ve been trying to conceive for five years without success.’ Me: ‘Are you currently taking any fertility drugs?’ Her: ‘No, but I’ve been on the pill for seven years.'”
In this amusing exchange, a patient seeking to conceive admitted to using contraception pills while trying to get pregnant, mistakenly believing they would help her keep track of her menstrual cycle.
6. “I once had a kid who swallowed a large magnet that went further into the intestines. We then just waited for him to come out in his chair.”
A medical worker shared a shocking incident where a child swallowed a magnet, leading to intestinal blockage. To make matters worse, during a follow-up visit, it was discovered that the child had swallowed another magnet, causing a dangerous situation that required surgical intervention.
7. “My father is an orthopedic surgeon and does a lot of hip and knee surgeries. He cries with laughter every time he tells the story of a woman who didn’t understand how hip replacement works.”
An anecdote was shared about a woman who mistakenly believed that during hip replacement surgery, her leg would be completely detached before being reattached after the procedure.
8. “Maybe the man who has had an anaphylactic reaction to a food before, but wasn’t sure if he really was allergic. So he wanted to test it by sitting in the ER waiting room and eating that food there.”
A man with a history of severe allergic reactions decided to test his allergenicity by consuming the food to which he suspected he might be allergic while waiting in the emergency room. The outcome confirmed his allergy and resulted in immediate medical intervention.
9. “An entire family came to the emergency room after they found a dead mouse in their apartment.”
A rather unexpected visit occurred when an entire family rushed to the emergency room after discovering a dead mouse in their apartment. The reason behind seeking medical attention in this case remains a mystery.
10. “A man once came to the emergency room because he noticed dandruff in his hair. shed. Let’s be honest… are you telling me you’ve never heard of ‘Head & Shoulders’?”
This amusing incident involved a man seeking medical attention due to dandruff in his hair, which he mistook for something more serious. The medical worker humorously suggested using anti-dandruff shampoo.
11. “A patient on the respiratory ward asked me if I think his lung cancer could be related to his habit of smoking 50 cigarettes a day.”
In a rather comical encounter, a patient with a history of heavy smoking questioned whether his hand-rolled cigarettes, rather than factory-made ones, contributed to his lung cancer. The medical worker managed to remain composed while reviewing the patient’s medical records.
12. “A young man presented to the emergency room complaining of numbness in his feet.”
In a simple case of cold weather, a young man suffering from numbness in his feet revealed that the sensation improved upon entering a warm building. The medical advice given was to wear thicker socks.
13. “I’m a paramedic and I was called to see a diabetic once. The patient was an elderly gentleman. He was lying on a bed looking like he was wearing a white mask.”
A peculiar incident involved a diabetic patient whose family misunderstood instructions from the doctor regarding low blood sugar. Instead of administering sugar to the patient, they applied icing to his face, creating a bizarre “mask” effect.
These stories serve as a reminder that unusual incidents occur in emergency rooms around the world, often leaving medical professionals amazed and amused by patients’ unique perspectives.]
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