Many people dread visiting the hospital, but sometimes, it’s a necessity. These visits often don’t go as planned, leading to some truly memorable experiences. While no one knows when illness will strike, seeking medical help is crucial when it does. However, some doctor appointments have resulted in unforgettable stories, as shared by patients on Reddit. While some of these tales are downright hilarious, others are less amusing. Here’s a glimpse of what they had to say.
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Blue-Handed Mystery Solved: Jeans Were to Blame
u/raybanomics: Not me, but my roommate went to the doctor because his hands were turning blue. He was born prematurely and always had poor circulation, so he was concerned. The doctor was baffled and consulted with other physicians. After returning with alcohol swabs, the blue began to wipe away. It turned out that the ink from his new jeans was rubbing off on his hands every time he put them in his pockets.
Going Commando and the Unexpected Exam
u/olialm1: During a physical exam, I realized I had forgotten to wear underwear, which I typically skip unless wearing a short dress. When the doctor asked me to keep my bra and underwear on under the gown, I cringed. As he lifted the gown to examine my stomach, I had to admit, “I’m not wearing underwear.” He gave me a strange look, and I turned bright red.
Coughing Up a Burp During a Sports Physical
u/kev0h: When I was in peewee football, I had to get a sports physical. I was young and nervous, so when the doctor told me to turn my head and cough, I panicked and ended up burping instead.
A Doctor’s Mistake Over Leg Length
u/epona92: My left leg is slightly shorter than my right, and I also had scoliosis as a child. When I saw a specialist, he insisted that my right leg was shorter, based on the X-ray. One of the interns pointed out that he was looking at the X-ray backward. The disagreement became so heated that two other interns had to excuse themselves from the room.
Family Tale of a Motorcycle Mishap
u/TheOnlyOne87: At five years old, I crashed my mini motorcycle and cut my leg. At the doctor’s office, they pulled down my little trousers, revealing that I wasn’t wearing any underwear. The scar on my leg is still there, and my lack of underwear is a long-running family joke.
A Doctor’s Odd John Cusack Comparison
u/BosskHogg: After getting the flu, my wife took me to an emergency clinic. The doctor, who was in her mid-30s and kind of cute, kept saying I looked like John Cusack. It got awkward when she started playing with my hair and talking about him, just as my wife walked in.
OB’s Comment Turned Into a Pregnancy Joke
u/LuckieMotor: During a pelvic exam early in my pregnancy, the OB said, “Oh, you’ll be fine if you have a big baby; there’s PLENTY of room in here.” While she likely meant I had a wide pelvic arch for delivery, it sounded very different to me at the time.
A Doctor’s Humorous Response to a Concerned Comment
u/pickanotherusername: At ten years old, I was rushed to the emergency room with a ruptured appendix. When the doctor was performing an enema, I joked, “You must be the least popular doctor in the hospital.” He replied, “I don’t get many thank-you cards.”
April Fool’s Day and the Red Toilet Paper Scare
u/FruitF*ing: On April Fool’s Day, I saw red toilet paper after using the bathroom and freaked out, thinking I was bleeding. I went to urgent care and paid a $100 fee, only to realize later that the red was from the Flaming Hot Cheetos I ate the night before.
Mistaking Taste Buds for Something Else
u/va_bene: I had a sore throat and noticed large, pink spots on the back of my tongue. After a week of worry, I saw my doctor, who laughed and informed me they were just my taste buds. My family never lets me forget it.
Pregnancy Gas and the Doctor’s Curious Question
u/FearlessEyes: Eight months pregnant and gassy, I tried to hold in a fart while waiting for the doctor. When I couldn’t hold it any longer, I let out a tiny fart just before the doctor walked in and asked what the smell was.
Hypochondria Cured by a Doctor’s Joke
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