Share some DIY medical horror stories.
A man decided to self - diagnose and treat his back pain. He followed some online advice and started doing extreme spinal manipulations. He ended up herniating a disc even more, which pinched a nerve. The pain became unbearable, and he lost some mobility in his lower body. It took months of proper medical treatment to start recovering.
There was a case where someone thought they could stitch up a deep cut on their leg by themselves. They used regular sewing thread and a non - sterilized needle. As a result, the wound became horribly infected. The redness and swelling spread rapidly, and they finally had to be hospitalized to deal with the sepsis that developed.
What are some medical DIY horror stories?
One medical DIY horror story is when people try to extract their own teeth at home. They might use improper tools like pliers, which can lead to broken teeth, severe gum damage, and intense pain. And there are also those who attempt self - surgery for minor skin lumps. Without proper sterilization and surgical knowledge, it can result in infections that are hard to treat.
Can you share some diy medical treatments horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is about a person who tried to extract their own tooth at home. They used pliers and ended up breaking the tooth off unevenly, causing intense pain and bleeding. It got infected later and they had to go to the emergency room.
Can you share more about medical DIY horror stories?
Sure. People have tried to remove moles at home by cutting them off with scissors or knives. This is extremely dangerous as they can't ensure proper hemostasis and it often leads to excessive bleeding and a high risk of infection. In addition, self - treating eye problems like trying to remove a foreign object from the eye without proper training can scratch the cornea and potentially cause permanent damage to vision.
What are the common mistakes in DIY medical horror stories?
One common mistake is using unsterilized tools. Just like in the story of the self - stitched wound, non - sterile needles and thread can introduce all kinds of bacteria into the body. Another mistake is improper diagnosis. People often misjudge their conditions and try treatments that are completely wrong for what's actually wrong with them, like the man with back pain.
Can you share some diy horror stories?
One diy horror story is about a girl who decided to renovate an old attic by herself. As she was tearing down a wall, she found a hidden diary. When she started reading it at night, she could swear she heard whispers that seemed to be responding to the words in the diary. It was so terrifying that she dropped the diary and ran out of the attic, never to return again.
What are the common types of diy medical treatments horror stories?
A frequent horror story involves people treating fractures on their own. For example, someone might try to set a broken bone without proper medical knowledge or equipment. This can result in the bone not healing correctly, leading to deformities or chronic pain. Also, home - made remedies for skin conditions like eczema can go wrong. People might use ingredients that they're allergic to, causing the skin to become inflamed and itchy all over.
Share your DIY plumbing horror stories.
My DIY plumbing horror story was when I decided to fix a leaky pipe under the sink. I cut the pipe in the wrong place and water started gushing out everywhere. I was in a panic and tried to use tape to stop it, but it just made it worse. My whole kitchen was flooded and I had to turn off the water supply to the whole house. It was a total mess.
Can you share some diy surgery horror stories?
There was a case where someone attempted DIY dental surgery. They thought they could pull out a loose tooth on their own. They used pliers, which were not designed for this purpose. They ended up breaking the tooth and causing damage to the gum. Blood was everywhere, and the pain was unbearable. Later, they had to endure a long and expensive dental procedure to fix the mess.
Share some medical horror stories.
One medical horror story is about a patient who went in for a routine appendectomy. But due to a surgical error, the doctor accidentally cut a major blood vessel. The patient started bleeding profusely during the operation and almost didn't make it. Another is a case where a patient was misdiagnosed with a minor illness when in fact they had a serious and life - threatening disease. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, it was almost too late.
Share some horror medical stories.
A woman once entered a hospital for a simple tooth extraction. However, due to a mix - up in the anesthesia, she woke up during the procedure in extreme pain. The experience was so traumatic for her that she developed a phobia of hospitals and dentists for a long time.