40+ Instances Where People Regretted Ignoring Signs For Health Issues
The majority of diseases have symptoms and indicators that may be seen. On the other side, certain diseases are so uncommon that they don’t even exhibit symptoms. Consider the possibility of a minor mole developing into skin cancer. Could a weird taste for lettuce, for example, be an indication of low hemoglobin? Some Redditors described how they initially ignored their health issues, only to find out later that they were life-threatening. This leads us to the folks who received warnings, indicating a more serious ailment than they had previously suspected. We hope you notice these warning indicators and take any medical irregularities seriously going forward. Without further ado, here are a few examples of folks who regret they hadn’t ignored the warning signs.
A Fatal Migraine
When it comes to your health, you should always ask your doctor as many questions as you possibly can. After all, we’re talking about your health here! Especially if you have a medical condition! Asking your doctor a variety of questions can guarantee that you are fully informed about your illness!
A Fatal Migraine
A 22-year-old lady complained of headaches on a regular basis as a result of a huge tumor, but her doctors disregarded it as stress. She died after only a year. Although she didn’t appear to be ignoring her migraine, the doctors did. She might have lived if they had given her a CT scan. As a result, if anything doesn’t feel right, keep asking questions.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Taking care of problems before they become major issues will save you time, money, and your health. Even after treating a blister on this man’s leg with antibiotics, the condition did not improve. When he finally got at the ER, the doctor gave the poster a cursory examination before admitting him for surgery. The bite of a spider turned out to be a flesh-eating sickness.
Flesh Eating Bacteria
Medical professionals operated on him and removed a substantial chunk of his leg’s flesh. Who’d have imagined blisters could be home to such dangerous bacteria? You now know there’s a problem on the inside if something isn’t healing.
An Unusual Cough
Senior citizens must be acutely conscious of their health and feelings. As a result, if they are experiencing any form of health condition, they should get medical attention as soon as possible. This person’s granddad died as a result of a seemingly harmless cough.
An Unusual Cough
The OP’s grandfather, on the other hand, was diagnosed with a severe form of lung cancer following a comprehensive checkup. The man’s granddad died within three weeks. If the man had been diagnosed sooner, they might have been able to save him.
Heartburns
The value of getting one’s self-checked cannot be overstated. Neglect could result in long-term consequences. One Redditor recently admitted to disregarding a health problem that led to the development of a chronic illness. She found she had been infected with H. when she finally went to the doctor. Infection with Helicobacter pylori.
Heartburns
Unfortunately, the sickness caused so much damage that it reappeared after a year, despite excellent treatment. If she had been diagnosed sooner, she might have been able to prevent developing this chronic disease. So, if you get a similar feeling, you should seek medical attention.
Raspberry Uterus
Periods are the worst. You may have a condition if your cramps are more severe than usual. This woman’s monthly pains were more severe than usual, and she had PMS symptoms. On the other hand, physicians never took it seriously. One observant physician noted that her uterus looks more like a raspberry than a pear after an ultrasound on this poster.
Thankfully, the fibroids were non-cancerous. When dealing with such issues, women are frequently mistreated. Instead of disregarding such issues, doctors should carefully listen to their patients to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.
A Lot Of Moles
The father of this poster has multiple moles, some of which are growing in size. His wife was naturally concerned and insisted on seeing a dermatologist. Let’s take a look at what was going on with this man’s moles.
A Lot Of Moles
Melanoma was to blame for the changes. It’s possible that an immune system attack has caused a mole to shrink or change color. The story underscores the necessity of paying attention to even minor changes in or on our bodies.
Weird Cravings
Have you ever thought about whether your strange cravings are an indication of some form of deficiency? As bizarre as it sounds, this can happen when a person’s hemoglobin and ferritin levels are too low.
Weird Cravings
A man talks about his uncontrollable iceberg lettuce cravings. When his hemoglobin and ferritin levels were discovered to be dangerously low, he was admitted to the hospital and given two blood transfusions as well as an IV iron infusion. Keep this story in mind if you ever experience uncontrollable or strange desires.
Sudden Growth
Even if the ‘thing’ is your height, things that appear to off usually have a reason. This poster discovered that he had a large tumor in his pituitary gland, which was causing his growth hormones to rise to dangerous levels.
Sudden Growth
Fortunately, he was diagnosed during a physical examination with his father’s doctor, who noticed the OP’s swollen hands. Who’d have anticipated what would have happened if he hadn’t been diagnosed at the time? We’re relieved that he’s on the mend now!
A Strong Baby
Because youngsters can’t always express or explain their emotions, it’s vital to notice anything unusual about them. The tough struggle of a father’s two-year-old daughter is described. Before they realized she had cancer, she was diagnosed with constipation several times.
A Strong Baby
That unfortunate child had to go through 54 weeks of treatment. We can only imagine the agony she was feeling. She is now cancer-free, which is a blessing. According to her father, she’s now tough to keep up with because she’s finally running around and discovering what it’s like to be pain-free.
Spottings
The human body is an odd thing. Spotting could indicate a more significant condition that needs to be addressed, even if you’re still menstruating regularly. Because she had previously gone through menopause, this poster’s mother was spotting a few times a year and recognized something was wrong.
Spottings
She went to a gynecologist and was given a test. The mother of the OP has recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Fortunately, they caught it early enough that she was only in stage one, which meant she only needed a hysterectomy rather than chemotherapy or radiation. If she had disregarded this minor indication, things might have gotten worse.
A Life-Saving Barber
You should be especially cautious if you have moles on your body since they could be malignant. A Redditor explains how his hairstylist warned him about a mole on the top of his head, and how the man heeded the advice.
A Life Saving Barber
It was identified and removed before it spread to other places of the OP’s body. If the barber hadn’t spoken that or if the individual had simply disregarded it, his life might have been very different.
Too Much Earwax
Doctors must always pay attention to what their patients have to say. They commonly neglect teenagers, which turns out to be a huge mistake. This girl had a lot of earwax and an earache for a long period, but no doctor took her seriously.
Too Much Earwax
The doctor noticed that the OP had an ear infection that had been going on for over a year and had caused some hearing loss when she finally decided to perform a thorough flush. If this had been discovered earlier, she might not have suffered so significant hearing loss.
Knee Problems
We’ll repeat it once more: if something doesn’t feel right, have it checked out. This could be a portent of something bigger to come. You can save a lot of money if your disease is treated properly.
Knee Problems
A man ignored his strange knee for years, and when he finally decided to have it checked, he discovered he had an unusual bone spur. Before he could schedule surgery, the spur ruptured. As his knee swelled, he was in excruciating pain.
Fatigued
Disregarding patients by doctors is becoming more widespread these days. A dad bemoans the physician’s recklessness, which has left his nine-year-old son with a life-altering terrible experience. Let’s take a look at what happened to this parent.
Fatigued
Before they determined out what was causing his leg pain and tiredness, he lost his bowel and bladder function. As a result, make as many appointments as possible before it’s too late. We have no idea what this young man and his family are facing right now.
One Big Ball
When problems are not addressed while they are still little, they might cause you to suffer for the rest of your life. A 12-year-old child lost his testicle due to his parents’ neglect. Doctors believe that both of his testicles could have been saved if he had been treated sooner.
One Big Ball
He’s down to one testicle now. Parents, like doctors, must keep an eye on their children. Otherwise, the consequences could last a lifetime. Even yet, we find it incredible that he could still make fun of it and refer to it as his “Wrecking Ball.”
Hand Spasms
Imagine collapsing from severe pain and having no one to hold on to. Isn’t that terrifying?! A girl lost her childhood best friend as a result of her parents’ irresponsibility. One day in the middle of class, she had a peculiar hand spasm and began to seize.
Hand Spasms
Her parents brought her home instead of taking her to the hospital after being alerted. The unfortunate youngster might have lived if her parents had been more cautious. The narrator doesn’t seem to have forgiven the parents of her best friend.
Not Just Back Pain
It breaks our hearts to learn that some youngsters will be burdened for the rest of their lives by the consequences of their parents’ neglect. It’s far past time for parents to focus on their children. A man discusses his back difficulties, which were later discovered to be scoliosis.
Not Just Back Pain
He began to have acute back pain when he was nine years old. On the other hand, his parents thought he was lying to get out of softball practice. It was too late for a brace when they found out, and he had already undergone four back surgeries at the age of 21.
Not Because Of Menopause
It’s unfortunate that doctors’ carelessness makes life so tough for patients. Doctors blamed this woman’s tiredness on menopause. She was so fatigued after a year that she couldn’t even get out of bed.
Not Because Of Menopause
When she had her thyroid checked, it was discovered to be substantially underdeveloped. By the time she was able to be treated, she had lost her thyroid function. It’s past time for doctors to pay greater attention to the feelings of their patients.
Hip Dysplasia
When it comes to their children’s health, parents bear a significant amount of responsibility. Most importantly, they must pay attention to their children in order to assess whether or not they have a problem. This man finally received the correct diagnosis after 18 years of suffering. He was born with hip dysplasia, which was not corrected.
Hip Dysplasia
By the time this was discovered, it was too late, and the OP’s right knee and foot are not only shorter than his left, but they also cause him unbearable pain for the remainder of his life.
Get Your Eyes Checked!
Even if you have 20/20 vision, after reading this, you should have your eyes tested on a regular basis. This gentleman has never had a problem with his vision. His reserved table was made for the two of them by his careful wife. After having his eyes checked, they discovered that despite having 20/20 vision, he has a rare eye ailment.
Get Your Eyes Checked!
Adults between the ages of 20 and 40 are most likely to develop the illness, which eventually leads to irreversible blindness. You’ll never know what genetic disease you have until you receive regular screenings.
“Too Young For Such Pain”
Another reminder is that if your doctor is unable to provide you with information, you should seek a second opinion. A woman shares her disgust with doctors’ carelessness. Despite having excellent insurance, she had to fight for tests and therapy for her back problems.
Too Young For Such Pain
This patient’s doctor requested testing after months of agonizing pain and misery, and the results revealed a tumor. Despite undergoing life-saving surgery, she is now paralyzed and in constant pain. If her doctor had merely listened to her and not dismissed her as overblown, she may have continued to live a normal life.
Life-Threatening Scratch
Another incident of a parent’s recklessness endangering a child’s life. This girl got a good scrape after falling on the pavement. After 48 hours, the itching was unbearable, and the wound was red and hot to the touch. Rather than taking her to the hospital, her mother chose to ignore the symptoms. After all, she figured her four-year-old kid was just acting up.
Life Threatening Scratch
She was admitted to the hospital with cellulitis and was on the point of amputation as a result. She had the good fortune to live to tell the tale. But let this serve as a reminder to all of us: pay attention to your kids!
Stress Is Harmful
People’s lives can be taken away by stress. Stress can wreak havoc on colitis sufferers. As a result, please get some medicine if you have it, even if you don’t think you need it. Three months after his father died as a consequence of stress, a guy talks about losing his mother. As a result of her colitis flare-up, her colon deteriorated and ruptured.
Stress Is Harmful
Antidepressants, for example, could have saved her life. We can’t fathom how her children felt after losing both parents in a three-month period. We hope they’re doing well these days.
A Twitchy Pinky
When your body produces an unusual response, even if it is minor, it may suggest that something is wrong and should be checked. A twitch in the pinkie of a female truck driver was disregarded. Within a few years, she was completely bedridden, suffering from spasms and weakness.
A Twitchy Pinky
Multiple system atrophy was diagnosed as her illness. Her life expectancy dwindled, and her pains worsened. If you’re having any unusual symptoms, please get medical advice. This could potentially save your life.
Dangerous Bloating
You are the only one who understands your body better than anyone else. As a result, if you sense something isn’t quite right — even if it’s just bloating — please consult a physician. This girl’s younger sister died of pancreatic cancer. The only symptom the girl’s sibling had was bloating.
Dangerous Bloating
She pondered getting an opinion later, but after hearing that it wasn’t necessary, she opted against it. Pancreatic cancer is a dreadful illness. Always trust your gut feelings; if something doesn’t feel right, it probably is.
Worse Than Migraine
The value of getting a second opinion cannot be overstated. What doctors may diagnose as migraine or dehydration could actually be MDD or SAD. Migraine headaches are common, but they can sometimes indicate the presence of another ailment.
Worse Than Migraine
If you’re suffering from migraines and the pain is unusual, it’s vital that you be tested. Get a second opinion if one doctor fails to correctly diagnose the symptoms, as this narrator points out regarding their own. It’s no laughing issue when it comes to your health.
Not Pregnant
Weight gain does not have to be a diet problem. It could also be the result of a more serious condition, such as an ovarian cyst. Because our bodies are so complex, rather than dismissing something unusual, have it looked out.
Not Pregnant
This woman had a full hysterectomy as well as the removal of one ovary. If she had gone to the doctor sooner, she could have avoided such a traumatic operation. Taking care of your health saves you money and time while also keeping you safe.
A Failing Heart
The story of this young man really astounded us. Imagine weeping uncontrollably while being labeled a drug addict! Despite the fact that he was concerned about his back pain and had attended the hospital several times, no one treated him.
A Failing Heart
The man died in less than a week. Why do doctors refuse to listen to their patients perplexes us. Even an addict can seek help, and doctors are usually always willing to help. We can only speculate on how things could have turned out differently if the physicians had heeded his advice.
It Was A Heart Attack
It’s important to remember that women and children may have different symptoms than men. Most doctors nowadays, on the other hand, do not appear to be worried about the safety of their patients. Shortness of breath, exhaustion, and discomfort plagued this 39-year-old lady, prompting frequent visits to the doctor.
It Was A Heart Attack
She had a heart attack, they found afterward. A simple blood test revealed what was actually going on after the original blood test came back totally normal.
“Overreacting”
This individual was both diagnosed with an ailment and accused of overreacting. Doctors not taking their patients seriously has become far too common, at least on this list. When someone is in pain, there must be something wrong.
Overreacting
This lady has been told that she has no understanding of what back pain is. After eventually receiving an MRI, they determined she has degenerative disc disease. If doctors only administer morphine or another drug without addressing the underlying problem, they are completely irresponsible.
Not Just Period Cramps
Period cramps are extremely prevalent. On the other hand, severe cramps are unusual. This could be a sign of a uterine or ovarian problem or something more serious like appendicitis. If you’re a doctor reading this, we beg you to take an adolescent seriously if she comes to you with painful cramps.
Not Just Period Cramps
Until she was identified with chronic intermittent appendicitis, this woman went through a lot of pain. She was compelled to have surgery. If the doctors had been more cautious, she would not have had to undergo 15 years of severe pain.
Nearly In Tears
Someone doesn’t show up to the ER at 2 a.m. because they need a painkiller prescription. Rather than making jokes about patients, doctors should be more cautious. This individual suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and was injured as a result of medical misconduct.
Nearly In Tears
As a result, he was in agonizing pain for two months before his ailment was detected. He had a rate of 650, although the typical rate of inflammation is 10-20. We can only imagine the physical and mental pain he went through.
Blurry Vision From Migraine
Migraines are terribly painful for migraine sufferers. A migraine is not the same as an ordinary headache, which can be alleviated by getting adequate sleep, taking pain medication, and being hydrated. Migraines can potentially cause ophthalmic nerve damage. Damage to the optic nerves might result in blurred vision.
Blurry Vision From Migraine
This woman, who was encouraged to drink more water to help with her migraines, had the same thing. They discovered that she produces a lot of spinal fluid and that her optic nerves had been damaged. If the doctor had been more cautious, her vision may have been saved.
A Sign Of Heart Failure
Labored breathing is a sign of heart failure. Instead of assuming you’re too young to suffer from heart failure, have your heart evaluated. Clinicians should think outside the box before deciding that the patient is too young for this type of diagnosis.
A Sign Of Heart Failure
Heart failure can attack anyone, regardless of age. Before being checked out, this woman suffered from hard breathing, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting for a month and a half. Her pulse was 155 when she went to the doctor, and she was rushed to the emergency room.
Change Religions
We can’t determine whether to laugh at this story or sympathize with the narrator. Imagine being told that you need to change your religion because you’re sick. Are you following what I’m saying? Andrea went to the doctor, who urged her to convert to Christianity and start a family.
Change Religions
Other (trustworthy) specialists afterward diagnosed her with severe Crohn’s illness and Lupus. Some may find this doctor’s ignorance amusing, but given that we have no idea what Andrea went through, it’s best not to laugh at what she was told.
Being Bitten
Having a pet is wonderful until it bites you so badly that you’re at risk of dying. Melissa’s wonderful cat bit her and she lost control of her finger as a result. If she hadn’t been operated on right away, she might have perished.
Being Bitten
It’s great to have a pet until it bites you so hard that you’re in danger of dying. Melissa’s amazing cat bit her, causing her to lose control of her finger. She might have died if she hadn’t been operated on right away.
They Aren’t Always Right
Our bodies are designed in such a way that they react when things are out of order. While some doctors are reckless in their work, others may just be mistaken, as many symptoms of several diseases overlap.
They Aren’t Always Right
As a result, if something continues to bother you, seek out as many different viewpoints as possible as long as things don’t appear to be right. Doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in Emma’s head when she was being treated for sinusitis. Fortunately, it was discovered and cured.
A Dad’s Suffering
This story has utterly devastated our hearts. This is a misery that only a cancer patient can comprehend. Even survivors face harsh situations that we cannot fathom. We don’t blame you if you were moved to tears by this story.
A Dad’s Suffering
Before it was discovered that this father was suffering from stage four colon cancer, he had been in severe pain for four years. He passed dead after a year and a half. If the doctors had been more careful in doing the necessary tests, this father’s life could have been saved.
Second Opinion Is Important
We’ll say it again: anyone, at any age, can have heart disease. It’s not uncommon these days. What’s unexpected is your doctor labeling you a hypochondriac. This is why, if you suspect something is wrong, you should always seek a second opinion.
Second Opinion Is Important
It’s unthinkable that the dreadful suffering is contained solely within one’s thoughts. Nobody wants to waste time and money at an emergency room. After years of suffering and medical bullying, Kendall was finally diagnosed with arrhythmia, SVT, and WWP.
Not Because Of Drugs
While doctors will make educated judgments, when it comes to your health, you must be more cautious. If you don’t, you might suffer in the long run. This man was examined on a regular basis, but he was never fully diagnosed.
Not Because Of Drugs
He lost his hearing as a result, and he was diagnosed with a congenital defect as well as a thyroid problem. Rather than labeling children as addicts, doctors should undertake a complete assessment. The consequences must be dealt with for the rest of the patient’s life.
Stones
It’s vital for doctors to run all relevant tests when a patient keeps complaining about something. A burning, persistent aching might indicate a multitude of problems. Courtney had a large gall bladder stone that was never identified, and she gave birth to two children while in great pain.
Stones
Courtney has our admiration for standing up for her instincts at the emergency room. Things could have gone a lot worse if she hadn’t insisted on exams and answers. This is an excellent example of why you should trust your gut.
Undiagnosed Seizures
Imagine experiencing seizures that went unnoticed for 28 years. Isn’t that excruciating?! Melanie was told by doctors that she was faking her seizures, which was unexpected. Regardless of their age or gender, doctors must pay attention to their patients.
Undiagnosed Seizures
No one is upset enough to spend their time and money by going to the ER. The more accounts of doctors discarding patients that we hear, the more discouraged we get. It’s past time for them to show compassion and respect to all of their patients.
A “Problem Mom”
As a result of the doctor’s carelessness, Michelle’s son got burst appendicitis. Because children have a wide range of symptoms, if one treatment isn’t working, try another. Doctors must grasp it much more deeply if we can grasp it so simply.
A ‘Problem Mom’
They should have taken things more seriously rather than dismissing Michelle as the “Problem Mom” when she insisted on digging deeper.
What Migraines Might Indicate
If you have a migraine, proceed with caution. Migraines are a symptom of a wide range of conditions. Steve has suffered from migraines since adolescence and has since been diagnosed with heart disease. Migraine is commonly thought to be just a terrible headache, but it can also be a sign of a range of illnesses.
What Migraines Might Indicate
Physicians will have a hard time finding it out if you aren’t cautious. The majority of the time, they’ll just hand you some pills. As a result, even if you only have occasional migraine headaches, you should have yourself evaluated.
A Week To Live
You should keep researching until your health issue is resolved. There’s no reason to think the hospital staff doesn’t know what they’re doing. They’ve studied for years, but even they make blunders now and then! We’ve already mentioned a few reasons why they aren’t always trustworthy.
A Week To Live
If Colleen hadn’t insisted on a CT scan, her friend could have died in a week. Fortunately, her constant nagging convinced them to get a CT scan, which identified the tumor. We’re delighted Colleen’s friend’s visit went well!