Can you share rezum horror stories related to misdiagnosis?
Yes. Suppose a patient was misdiagnosed as a suitable candidate for rezum. But in reality, their condition was not appropriate for this treatment. After the rezum procedure, they had a whole host of problems. Their original symptoms got much worse, and new issues like persistent pain and difficulty in urination emerged.
Well, there could be a case where a doctor misread the test results and thought rezum was the way to go. The patient, believing the doctor, went through with the rezum. However, it turned out that it was a wrong approach. The patient then had to endure multiple follow - up treatments and a long recovery process just to get back to the state they were in before the wrong rezum treatment. It was a nightmare of misdiagnosis.
Can you share patient horror stories related to misdiagnosis?
Sure. A patient was misdiagnosed with a common cold when in fact they had pneumonia. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, the patient's condition had deteriorated significantly. They had to be hospitalized for a much longer time than if they had been correctly diagnosed from the start.
Can you share specific 'doc band horror stories' related to misdiagnosis?
Yes. There was a baby who was misdiagnosed as needing a doc band. The doctor thought the baby had a severe head shape issue. After getting the doc band, the baby showed signs of distress. Later, it was found out that the baby's head shape was actually normal for its age and stage of development. The family had spent a lot of money on the doc band and the baby had to endure unnecessary discomfort.
What are some rezum horror stories?
One rezum horror story could be about a patient who had unexpected and severe pain during the rezum procedure that wasn't properly managed. It made the whole experience extremely traumatic for them.
Can you share a diep flap horror story about misdiagnosis?
Yes. A misdiagnosis could lead to an unnecessary diep flap surgery. For instance, if a patient was wrongly diagnosed with a condition that required a diep flap procedure, they would go through the entire surgical process for no valid reason. This would involve the risks associated with the surgery such as anesthesia risks, possible infections, and the trauma of the operation itself.
Can you share horror stories related to Morpheus8?
Yes. There was a case where a person got an infection after Morpheus8. The skin around the treated area became swollen, hot to the touch, and pus started to form. This was likely due to improper after - care or unsterile equipment. It was a nightmare for the patient as they had to go through a long course of antibiotics and additional treatments to clear the infection.
Can you share flu horror stories related to workplaces?
A small company had a big project going on. One of the key employees got the flu. He was so sick that he couldn't work for days. Since he was in charge of an important part of the project, the whole project got delayed. The rest of the team had to scramble to pick up the slack, but they also started getting sick one by one. It was a domino effect that almost cost the company the project and a lot of money.
Can you share johannesburg horror stories related to housing?
Sure. In Johannesburg, there are horror stories about slum housing. Some areas have extremely overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions. Families are crammed into tiny shacks with no proper ventilation or clean water supply. It's a breeding ground for diseases and a very difficult situation for the people living there.
Can you share Roomba horror stories related to pets?
Well, there are quite a few. For example, some Roomba models have a strong suction that can actually pull in a small amount of a pet's fur in an uncomfortable way for the pet. There are also horror stories where the Roomba has chased a skittish pet around the house, making the pet extremely stressed. And in one case, a Roomba got so full of pet hair that it stopped working properly and started emitting a burning smell, which was really concerning for the pet owner.
Can you share Hickey Horror Stories related to school?
One time, a boy got a hickey from his girlfriend during lunch break in a corner of the schoolyard. Little did he know that a teacher was passing by. The teacher reported it to the principal. He had to face the principal's scolding and his parents were called. It became a big scandal at school and he was the talk of the school for all the wrong reasons.
Tell a funny story related to itchy yeast infection misdiagnosis.
A lady thought she had an itchy yeast infection. She went to the pharmacy and bought all kinds of anti - yeast products. After using them for days, there was no improvement. Then she remembered she had switched to a new brand of soap. When she stopped using it, the itchiness disappeared. It was funny how she jumped to the wrong conclusion so quickly.