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health1 year ago•6 min saved

Doctors Dismiss Woman's Pain Until Emergency Surgery Reveals Lost Organ

An 18-year-old woman, Savannah Stuthers, experienced severe pain and complications after IUD insertion, which was initially dismissed by doctors. Eventually, a male OB-GYN identified a large cyst containing teeth, hair, and fat, which led to the removal of her ovary. Her story highlights the importance of listening to women's health concerns and the potential dangers of dismissing symptoms.

via AOL.com|

#emergency-surgery #health #iud

science-and-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Chilling and Unseen: 30 Super Freaky Photos of the Human Body"

A collection of 22 unsettling photos of the human body, including skulls with baby teeth, the inside of bones, and the roots of wisdom teeth. The photos also show rare medical conditions such as Anonychia congenita, teratomas with teeth, hair, and eyes, and parasitic twins growing inside someone's skull. Other photos include the blood vessels in our body, the effects of foot binding, and the inside of the top of a human skull.

via BuzzFeed|

#anatomy #human-body #medical-science