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The internet is a treasure trove of fascinating stories, and when it comes to the world of medicine, the tales become even more compelling. From incredible recoveries to puzzling diagnoses, medical cases reveal the sheer complexity and resilience of the human body. They offer a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of healthcare. One such hub of remarkable medical stories is the subreddit r/medizzy, where people alike share some of the most captivating cases. This community dives into rare conditions that baffle even seasoned experts and highlights the everyday struggles and victories of doctors. Keep reading to explore these extraordinary medical cases that showcase the weird, wonderful, and awe-inspiring side of medicine!
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#1
Facial Reconstruction During World War I (1916-1917) [colorized]
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#2
Before And After Orthognathic Surgery
talliloo 2 days ago
my son was born with a similar condition. he was under the care of a team of doctors and specialists for several years prior to the actual surgery. at one point, two of the surgeons had a falling out as one wanted to basically peel his face down, add cheek implants as well as adjusting/correcting the jaw. the other wanted to do a more conservative surgery. the result was i had to decide which one; i chose the latter. several times during his young life he had commented to the doctors that due to the severity of deformity he didn't look like me or his father and it bothered him. the day of the surgery was filled with anxiety as it was a five hour ordeal. when the dr came out the first thing he said was when he had finished the reconstruction and everything was in place he looked just like me and would be just fine. it wasn't what i expected to hear but immediately knew that he would be so happy.
#3
This Woman Performed A C-Section On Herself After Struggling During Labor And Not Having Access To Immediate Medical Care. Both She And The Baby Lived!
Sarah Matsoukis 3 days ago
That's both incredibly sad and incredibly badass. And lucky because possible infections and stuff.
For many of us, health is a top priority, and it’s astonishing to think about how far medicine has come in just the last 20 years.
From groundbreaking treatments to revolutionary technology, the advances have reshaped the way we think about healthcare and improved the quality of life for millions of people. It’s a journey of innovation, persistence, and human ingenuity that continues to wow us.
#4
Perfectly Lined Up Sternotomy Sealing, The Surgeon Is Amazing
Edda Kamphues 3 days ago
When I needed ankle surgery, the surgeons made sure to cut around my tattoo. Very grateful!
#5
A Man From India Has An Ultra-Rare Condition Called Hypertrichosis, Also Known As “Werewolf Syndrome”
This incurable condition is so rare that it is believed that only 50 people have had it since the Middle Ages
#6
Tetanus, Or "Lockjaw," Is Caused By The Bacterium Clostridium Tetani, Which Produces A Toxin Leading To Severe Muscle Spasms. Historically, Due To The Abrupt And Rigid Muscle Contractions, People Believed Tetanus Was A Form Of Demonic Possession
Two decades ago, smartphones were just emerging, and now we have wearable devices like smartwatches that can monitor your heart rate, track your sleep, and even detect irregularities like atrial fibrillation.
These gadgets have made it easier for people to stay on top of their health without even stepping into a clinic. It’s like having a mini-doctor on your wrist—a concept that would have seemed like science fiction in the early 2000s.
#7
A Kidney Stone We Got Sent Today. Omg
#8
Normal Birthmark
Surgical techniques have also seen tremendous progress. Take robotic-assisted surgeries, for example. The Da Vinci Surgical System, which gained popularity in the 2000s, now performs minimally invasive procedures with unparalleled precision.
Compared to traditional methods, it results in smaller scars, faster recovery, and less pain—a game-changer for both doctors and patients.
#10
A Man In Peru Experienced An Unusual Swelling, Resembling A Balloon, Following A Fishing Accident. After A Deep-Sea Diving Expedition For Shellfish, He Had To Quickly Resurface Due To The Propeller Of A Large Commercial Vessel Severing His Compressed Air Supply
#11
I Had Brain Surgery In January Of ’23 And One Of The Screws Used Worked Its Way Through My Skin And Eventually Came Out
#12
13 Vertebral Bodies Taken From An Organ Donor To Be Used For Bone Marrow
Cancer treatments have undergone a revolution as well. Two decades ago, chemotherapy was often the primary option, but today we have targeted therapies and immunotherapies that are far more precise and personalized.
These treatments not only increase survival rates but also come with fewer side effects, offering patients a better quality of life during their recovery journey.
#13
The Mermaid Syndrome
schastlivaya-zhizn:
The mermaid syndrome, also known as sirenomelia, is a rare, fatal multi-system congenital syndrome. The most common findings are lower limb fusion into a single extremity, deformities of the sacrum and pelvic girdle, absence of external genitalia, absence of anal patency, and lethal renal abnormalities. These infants frequently display Potter's facies and pulmonary hypoplasia as a result of the oligohydramnios that result from renal agenesis.
#14
Patient Got Bit By A Stray Dog, And This Is His Rabies Vaccine And Immune Globulin Set Up
#15
A Severe, Antibiotic Resistant Infection Caused My Eardrum To Rupture. I Bought A Digital Otoscope And Took A Picture Every Other Day As It Healed
Gene editing, once the stuff of sci-fi movies, is now a reality thanks to CRISPR technology. This revolutionary tool allows scientists to edit DNA with incredible precision, opening the door to potential cures for genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.
#16
Tight Situation! Boa Constrictor In The Emergency Room
glowworm2 3 days ago
Took me a second to realize the snake was stuck on the patient's hand and that it wasn't that the snake was in the ER for accidentally tying themselves into a pretzel.
Alex Boyd 3 days ago
I recently learned that if your snake has swallowed its own tail*, you can often sort it out by applying a little hand sanitizer. I wonder if that would help here? (*yes, that really happens!)
primeline31 2 days ago
I've also heard that you can pour liquor on the area where the snake has his mouth on you. The snake will release because it can't spit.
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Tiger 2 days ago
I looked it up because I was curious too - someone on Reddit said ice cold water on the snake’s head is uncomfortable for them and can make them let go, or a spray of hand sanitizer/isopropyl alcohol on the snake’s head/mouth. If all else fails, call a vet for sedatives. Interesting eh!
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Svenne O'Lotta 2 days ago
It's really not that hard to make them let go. Just hold your hand under water or put some rubbing alcohol on their nose.
E. Hamilton 2 days ago
This seems a bit ridiculous. First do you want the snake to live? If no, Kill it and unwind it. If yes, go to a vet and sedate it and unwind it. Why go to a hospital?
Gaerwing 1 day ago
Probably just panic honestly, the snake has done some damage to them, look at the blood. The person probably wasn't thinking all that straight and just went to the nearest place they thought could help them (you're right though, a vet or a knife is the simplest solution here). Some humans do well in crisis, some lose all sense of reason.
Load More Replies... BoredPangolin 2 days ago
Submerse your arm in very cold water and the python will let go in a few seconds.
Ralph Vanloton 23 hours ago
Wet its skin and apply a 9volt battery to it; a non-fatal way to loosen its grip...
#17
Ever Since I Got Covid Twice Working As A Hcp In 2020, I Now Get Full Body Hives, Apparently A Post-Viral Reaction, A Couple Times A Month, Mostly When I’m Stressed
Michelle H 3 days ago
Oh $&!+ I have been getting hives similar causation and it started a few weeks after recovering from a case of covid that almost took me out. I'm going to bring this up with my doctors.
#18
A Rare Glimpse At Something That’s Called Fascia, It’s The White Covering That Is On Top Of Muscle And Under The Skin!
Even everyday healthcare has seen a transformation. Telemedicine has surged in popularity, especially after the pandemic. Now, you can consult a doctor from the comfort of your home with just a few clicks.
#19
Caput Medusae. It Is The Appearance Of Engorged And Severely Distended Epigastric Veins That Usually Radiate From Umbilicus Around The Abdomen. It Is Also Called Palm Tree Sign And Is Cardinal Sign Of Portal Hypertension
#20
Neurosurgeon Removes Live 8cm Long Worm From Woman's Brain
#21
These Are Mulberry Molars, Which Are Associated With Congenital Syphilis
Vaccines have also made remarkable strides. The speed at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed was a testament to how far medical research has come.
#22
Extreme Case Of Lymphedema!
HealerMD:
Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema).The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and vital for immune function. Lymphedema is caused by a blockage of this system. Lymphedema commonly affects one of the arms or legs. In some cases, both arms or both legs may be affected...
#23
Shot That Demonstrates How Small A Developing Pair Of Fetal Lungs Can Be!
#24
This Young Patient Stepped On A Football Table Pole, The Pole Penetrated The Sole Of His Foot Going Through The Shoe And Sock
Digital health records have replaced the old system of paper files, making healthcare more efficient and less prone to errors. Doctors can now access your medical history in seconds, enabling better coordination and care. It’s a small but crucial improvement that has made a world of difference.
The rise of personalized medicine is another leap forward. By analyzing a person’s genetic makeup, doctors can now tailor treatments specifically to their needs.
#25
Frozen Red Cells From A Prenatal Patient Who Is U Negative And Has Anti-U. Approximately 99.9% Of The Population Is U Positive. The Red Cells Will Be Used To Identify Antibodies On Future Patients
#26
My Baby Implanted Next To My Copper Iud Last Year. My Obgyn Office Is Still Talking About How Rare This Was. She’s 7 1/2 Weeks Old Now
#27
Had Vitrectomy Surgery 3 Years Ago, And One Pupil Is Always Bigger Than The Other Now
Medicine has always been about saving lives, but today it’s also about enhancing them. These posts highlight just how far medicine has come. From life-saving treatments to mind-boggling innovations, they remind us of the power of science and human ingenuity. Which one of these posts surprised or inspired you the most? Do you have a favorite medical breakthrough or story?
#28
Baby Born With Mother's Iud Device In His Head
#29
Nails Coming Off After HFMD
Came down with a severe case of hand, foot and mouth disease about a month and a half ago. Now my nails are coming off and yesterday my whole toe nail popped off!
Beth Wheeler 3 days ago
It's because people change diapers or use the bathroom themselves and don't wash their hands. WASH YOUR HANDS PEOPLE and it won't spread.
#30
Extremely Pruned Fingers After Picking Mangos Without Gloves
#31
Brother Had Surgery On His Eye For Melanoma
#32
Heavy Calculus Removal
#33
Blood From 5 Y/O With Nephrotic Syndrome
Atom Bohr 2 days ago
Wikipedia: Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms due to kidney damage. This includes protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant swelling. Other symptoms may include weight gain, feeling tired, and foamy urine. Complications may include blood clots, infections, and high blood pressure.
#34
This Man Named Tim Had A Cancerous Tumor That Had Grown To The Size Of A Melon And Had It Rebuilt By A Pioneering Surgeon
#35
Debridement Collection Of Calcifications Resulting From Synovial Chondromatosis In My Right Shoulder
#36
My Nails Are Wrinkly And Quite Brittle
#37
My Dad’s Hand After A Bee Sting
#38
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumors which begins in the bone forming cells.It typically occurs in young patients with 75% taking place before the age of 20 as the growth centers of the bone are more active during puberty.
#39
Spontaneous Hyphema
#40
My Husbands Blood Pressure. Doctor Was Surprised He Was Alert And Holding Conversation.
#41
A Man In His 50’s, While Under The Influence, Fell Onto The Pedal Of His Bicycle
#42
PE Removal With New Procedure. Here’s What They Sucked Out Of My Lungs Via My Groin Last Week
#43
Messed Up My Ankle Real Bad, Was Told To Post Here. Feel Free To Study This Or Whatever
Edda Kamphues 3 days ago
I had something very similar after slipping on a wet bathroom floor: completely severed food from leg, ligaments and all.
#44
Bilateral Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea of the eye is unable to hold its round shape and it bulges outward, like a cone. It is usually bilateral and present normally at puberty. It is considered rare in children.
What you see here is an “oil-droplet” reflex (Charleux sign), a dark reflex in the area of the cone on observation of the cornea by distant direct ophthalmoscopy, which is highly evocative of keratoconus.
#45
Best Friend’s Dad’s Arm After Boxing Injury
#46
A Year Ago I Had…something
It was extremely itchy, was only on my arms and legs. Went to two doctors about it, one said looks fungal, the other said looks bacterial. Neither diagnosed me.
#47
Toxoplasma Gondii Abscess In The Brain
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
If anyone is concerned about this, wear a mask and gloves while cleaning your cat's litterbox, and wash your hands and forearms afterwards. If you are pregnant or immunocompromised, see if you can have someone else scoop for you.
#48
An Open Globe Injury Is Characterized By A Complete Penetration Of The Eyeball's Outer Layer, Resulting From Either A Laceration Or A Concealed Rupture
Disgruntled Pelican 3 days ago
Suddenly the fleck of metal they had to scrape off my eyeball as a kid doesn't seem like such a terrible experience. I can't even imagine how terrifying this would be!
#49
Sunken Nose
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
Not just the sunken nose, the poor lass has black rectangular growths in her eyes.
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JessieJ&LilyLovebug 2 days ago
And now we should all be thankful...and perhaps complain a little less.
LittleWombat 2 days ago
This for sure! Even when things aren't the best for you, they can always be worse. And if you don't believe it, tempt fate a little!
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Warren Peece 3 days ago
When I worked in a nursing home, there was a resident who had a Triple A (abdominal aortic aneurysm). The main artery in her abdomen had a huge swelling at a weak spot. It actually looked like there was a baseball protruding under her skin. The resident was 90-some years old and in poor health. So she was not a candidate for surgery. We knew that someday the aneurysm would burst. One night she called me to her room and asked for a cup of tea. I came back with it about three minutes later and she was dead.
Dog Mom to Zoe 2 days ago
Mom has a growth on her sternum. Doctors won't operate because they believe she would not survive the operation due to her being 89. So, she will eventually die of a heart attack. We all hope it's in her sleep.
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JLN 1 day ago
Is it weird I was able to read that post while eating dinner? It takes a LOT to make me squeamish
Philippa Davies 21 hours ago
Me too. My parents were vets so I’m used to blood and gore.
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Rebecca Ferguson 2 days ago
I actually learned a few things here. Thanks for an unusually interesting article.
Kelly Scott 2 days ago
BP, you could've asked for payment after the first one and this is the only time I wouldn't have complained about it. Still not going to pay you anything, though.
Drippy Potato 1 day ago
The title of this article man. Appreciate? Man I am now scared of how fragile a human is.
DetriMentaL (It/That) 2 days ago
The goosebumps that have been goosebumping throughout this whole post (0.0)
BEDE 2 days ago
I’d recommend not reading medical articles if you need a warning. It’s subjective as to what material needs a warning, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something you don’t want to.
Load More Replies... JessieJ&LilyLovebug 2 days ago
And now we should all be thankful...and perhaps complain a little less.
LittleWombat 2 days ago
This for sure! Even when things aren't the best for you, they can always be worse. And if you don't believe it, tempt fate a little!
Load More Replies... Warren Peece 3 days ago
When I worked in a nursing home, there was a resident who had a Triple A (abdominal aortic aneurysm). The main artery in her abdomen had a huge swelling at a weak spot. It actually looked like there was a baseball protruding under her skin. The resident was 90-some years old and in poor health. So she was not a candidate for surgery. We knew that someday the aneurysm would burst. One night she called me to her room and asked for a cup of tea. I came back with it about three minutes later and she was dead.
Dog Mom to Zoe 2 days ago
Mom has a growth on her sternum. Doctors won't operate because they believe she would not survive the operation due to her being 89. So, she will eventually die of a heart attack. We all hope it's in her sleep.
Load More Replies... JLN 1 day ago
Is it weird I was able to read that post while eating dinner? It takes a LOT to make me squeamish
Philippa Davies 21 hours ago
Me too. My parents were vets so I’m used to blood and gore.
Load More Replies... Rebecca Ferguson 2 days ago
I actually learned a few things here. Thanks for an unusually interesting article.
Kelly Scott 2 days ago
BP, you could've asked for payment after the first one and this is the only time I wouldn't have complained about it. Still not going to pay you anything, though.
Drippy Potato 1 day ago
The title of this article man. Appreciate? Man I am now scared of how fragile a human is.
DetriMentaL (It/That) 2 days ago
The goosebumps that have been goosebumping throughout this whole post (0.0)
BEDE 2 days ago
I’d recommend not reading medical articles if you need a warning. It’s subjective as to what material needs a warning, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something you don’t want to.
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