The most terrible procedures in medicine. Medical procedures that you should not forget about undergoing
From the military registration and enlistment office I went to the hospital for examination. For three weeks. Sent for food allergy testing. In the end, I came out not only with a proven diagnosis of food allergies, but in general with a pretty sick list of ailments, which in the end left me dumbfounded with the question “why am I alive?”
Due to the fact that due to depression, a large and heavy commitment to sports, as well as drinking alcohol with friends at picnics and celebrations, I once again gained weight. We went to donate blood to check hormonal levels. Their condition is that once a person is caught, they need to check him for all suspected diseases. In general, some kind of thunder was playing naughty, which is connected to the pituitary gland (part of the brain). This hormone increases with severe depression, and then I really had reasons to worry - the military registration and enlistment office is far from the first reason, and it also increases with (tadam!) brain cancer. To be honest, such rosy prospects really made me feel bad, they cheated me so much that I then almost opened a brick factory right in their department. Total: 2 hours listened to dub-step in the tomograph. At the same time, you must absolutely not move, otherwise the brain scan will fail. Then they sent some kind of button accordion through the vein, which sent me into some rather strange trance. I still couldn’t fall asleep, but I also had to suffer for another 2 hours of listening to the tomograph hammering. Fortunately, at least some soft pop music was playing from the tape recorder in the doctor’s office, otherwise I could hear this rumble all day.
Besides this, let's go get my kidneys checked, which is also somehow related to this hormone. Well, if it’s necessary, then it’s necessary! I went, they injected another piece of rubbish into a vein (this despite the fact that I was already wearing a catheter in my hand), which made me stagger, the doctor even gave me a piece of cotton wool with ammonia so that I wouldn’t fall over. After 24 hours I was forbidden to eat or drink (only water). The next morning we went to the scanner, again inserted a catheter, again injected some kind of rubbish (in my opinion it was iodine) into a vein, which left a gouache taste in my mouth (as if flies had crap in my mouth). The feeling is disgusting. They took pictures and said - free! Well, ok, I went, or rather crawled. It was good that a friend from the ward came with me (he had a medical education, he just knew what it was). Finally, after a day of hunger strike, I could eat, but I still shouldn’t have eaten, because because of this rubbish I felt like throwing up. As a result, he came into the ward, collapsed on the bed and slept until the evening. And yes, this despite the fact that after these procedures my kidneys really hurt. Fortunately, they were only sick for a couple of hours, but they were very sick. I didn’t want to complain, because they’ve already had enough of it.
By the way, driving a catheter into a vein It’s still bullshit in the hand, because there are catheters that are driven into the male nerve (yes, yes) for problems with the bladder. Fortunately, this fate passed me and I did not feel this divine thrill. A friend in the ward said that it was terribly unpleasant.
Since I have cross allergies and hyperreactions, sent to breathe dust(check for asthma). As it turns out, I really do have allergy-related asthma. He snorted like an old woman with a scythe after their hookah bar. After these procedures, I had asthmatic shortness of breath for a whole month. Fortunately, my father (he is asthmatic) lent me Berotek, which helped me a little.
In general, in three weeks I probably donated blood a dozen times, both from a finger and from a vein, and I pumped it into jars four times. I managed to wear a holter and some other garbage that measures my blood pressure every hour. I even had to sleep with this garbage. In general, they completely dismantled me, and also forced me to shave my chest for cycling. It’s worth saying that then everything was itchy for a week and I had to wait a month for my boobs to become covered with fur again. Well, fascists - what can we take from them! I left the hospital with 4 diagnoses that made me unconditionally unfit for military service. The most painful thing was the time. Although I was glad that I had gotten rid of the military registration and enlistment office once and for all, I was sure that they would take me away.
Every day the beauty and health industry offers new technologies. Girls in pursuit of an ideal appearance test everything on themselves. But some procedures cause real pain. Are you ready to endure this?
Thread rejuvenation
The thread rejuvenation method allows you to lift sagging facial tissues and fix them in this position. This procedure can be done as a preventive measure starting from 25-30 years old, when the first signs of aging appear on the skin. Thread rejuvenation is also done when there is visible sagging of facial tissues. Of course, the procedure is not pleasant. It is performed under local anesthesia. A microscopic puncture is made at the temple, where a thread is inserted, and then with the help of a needle it is passed under the skin and brought out in the cheekbone area. Then the thread is stretched - this is how the lifting effect is achieved. It doesn’t sound very pleasant, but there is a result and no traces.
The average price for one procedure is 45,000 rubles.
I installed threads six months ago. Yes, the feeling is not very pleasant, especially when the threads are inserted. And it hurt to sleep for about three weeks, and then it went away. At first there was a little swelling, but not much.
Alisa, 29 years old
Hemocorrection
Hemocorrection can be called an innovation in medicine. This treatment technology aims to cleanse the blood of painful substances. As a result, the disease maintenance mechanisms break down, and developing processes stop. This is a kind of body detox, but instead of drinking natural smoothies, they take blood from a vein, clean it and return it back. This type of treatment can be chosen not only for rejuvenation and improvement of skin condition, but also for the treatment of serious diseases, such as hepatitis C, pneumonia, neurodermatitis, hypertension, and so on.
The average price for one procedure is 8,000 rubles.
The procedure itself lasts 4-5 hours. Two catheters are placed in both arms. Blood is taken from one and poured into the other. The sensations are unusual both during and after the procedure. A liter of blood is purified in one procedure.
Lina, 32 years old
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is the subcutaneous injection of cosmetic cocktails into problem areas. When vitamins are administered locally, they act more effectively on the deeper layers of the skin, and the tissues are renewed faster. Mesotherapy allows you to fight cellulite, scars and stretch marks, as well as wrinkles and acne. This procedure is not very painful, but discomfort cannot be avoided. Injections are carried out using an ultra-thin needle to a depth of 1.5–3.9 mm. After mesotherapy, there will be redness and marks from injections on the skin, but they go away quite quickly.
The average price for one procedure is 5,000 rubles.
I did facial mesotherapy on the advice of a cosmetologist to get rid of age spots. I really liked the result: the spots almost disappeared, and my face felt fresher. In general, my facial skin became very good after a course of mesotherapy: smooth, beautiful, even color.
Karina, 27 years old
Bioreinforcement
Bioreinforcement is the same injections, only they are done using a different technique. It’s as if the face is stitched with gel threads, thanks to which the drugs are evenly distributed and the regeneration process starts. The result is a tightened face. Even though an anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure, the injections affect the nerve endings and pain cannot be avoided. Typically, bioreinforcement is recommended when you have folds, drooping corners of the eyes or eyebrows, or a blurred chin contour. Such problems most often arise after 30-35 years.
The average price for the procedure is 13,000 rubles.
I’m a little over 30, and every six months I get bio-reinforcement done so that at 40-45 I don’t go under the knife of a plastic surgeon. At first it was unpleasant, but over time you get used to these sensations.
Yana, 30 years old
Deep peeling
Deep peeling is one of the most radical rejuvenation procedures. It is done to eliminate signs of aging, renew and improve skin condition. This result can only be expected after the top layer of skin is removed (yes, this is the essence of such peeling). Unlike regular peeling, deep peeling affects the deeper layers of the skin, which means it can solve the most serious problems. This procedure is not only painful, but also leaves behind marks. You'll have to walk around with a red face for a while, but apparently the effect is worth it.
The average price for the procedure is 8,000 rubles.
I decided to undergo deep peeling to remove wrinkles. I got rid of them, but my face suffered greatly, the skin became very thin and sensitive.
Larisa, 46 years old
Manual anti-cellulite massage
Despite the fact that now there are many different hardware procedures to combat cellulite, manual massage is not inferior to them in its effectiveness. During this procedure, the specialist warms up the tissues with mechanical movements, crushes fat deposits, eliminates stagnation of lymph and fluid, and massage also has a lymphatic drainage effect. As a result, all metabolic processes in the body are activated, blood intensively circulates through the vessels and collagen and elastin fibers are produced - in general, you cannot leave a cosmetologist without an anti-aging effect. The master’s hands can be much stronger than the device, so there will be an excellent result, as well as pain and bruises after the procedure. But then you can show off on the beach.
The average price for the procedure is 4000 rubles.
It really helps! Especially if you are an experienced massage therapist, it hurts, it’s true, but it’s tolerable. And regularity and frequency are also very important. Volume goes away, cellulite disappears right before your eyes.
Anastasia, 39 years old
Removing a bunion
Removing hallux valgus is not about smoothing out wrinkles; you cannot do without pain. When the bone in the big toe protrudes and becomes deformed, it not only looks unsightly, but also causes discomfort. The type of surgery varies depending on the extent of the problem. For example, a doctor can surgically remove a lump on a finger, or you can artificially fracture the bone and move it in the desired direction. After the operation, you will be able to walk the next day, but do not forget about the fixing bandage and additional support in the form of crutches.
The average price for the procedure is 27,000 rubles.
After the operation, I was in a cast with crutches for two months. Right now I'm working on my finger. The leg is swollen, the finger is not yet fully extended. I experienced more pain after the operation than during the anesthesia.
Valentina, 34 years old
Rib resection
What you won’t do for a wasp waist! Some are even ready to say goodbye to the rib.
Usually the operation takes place on the 12th pair of ribs - they are not completely removed, but only cut down to the best possible condition. During this procedure, general anesthesia is given, so you will not feel the process itself. But after the operation, the patient faces a recovery process, which is unpleasant. Yes, your waist size will decrease, but that’s not all. Complications are possible: scars, prolapsed kidneys and internal organs will no longer be as safe as before.
The average price for the procedure is 30,000 rubles.
I know a girl who had her lower ribs removed - they stuck out somehow unaesthetically, the operation was successful, her figure became very beautiful. But after a couple of years, the kidneys may drop and there is a risk of injury to internal organs.
Galina, 30 years old
Fire facial massage
They have already learned how to restore hair with the help of fire, and the matter has come to the face. Thanks to the Chinese cosmetologists who came up with this. Only, unlike burning your hair, this procedure will bring much more discomfort. First, the doctor applies a special composition of oil and herbs to your skin, and then a towel soaked in alcohol is placed on your face, which is set on fire. High temperature will stimulate metabolic processes at the cellular level. Cosmetologists convince that it is safe, because the aromatic oil solution will protect the skin from fire. Such radical procedures are usually done for rejuvenation.
The average price for the procedure is 2000 rubles.
I had a fire massage. Warming up is slow and deep. I felt warm inside, not outside. There are painful sensations, but everything is tolerable.
Olga, 37 years old
RF lifting
RF lifting - face lifting under the influence of radio waves. Fading skin, wrinkles, scars, photoaging - patients usually come to this procedure with exactly these problems. The procedure is carried out using a special device that acts on the deep layers of the skin (dermis). Heating occurs to 60-65 degrees, fibrils (string protein fibers) lose moisture, become unable to stretch, and collagen molecules curl into tight spirals - a powerful lifting effect is achieved. Due to the current and radio waves, you may feel a tingling sensation and warmth. But the result is worth it!
The average price for the procedure is 6,000 rubles.
Many people criticize the RF lifting procedure, but I am happy. It all depends on the device and the cosmetologist himself. I don’t know how to describe the sensations, but they were unusual, there was discomfort, but I didn’t have to endure it for long.
Taisiya, 41 years old
Surgical and medical treatments come and go. For example, modern doctors oppose the use of arthroscopic surgery to treat certain knee problems. Such operations are slowly becoming a thing of the past due to ineffectiveness, but some treatments have fallen out of favor because they were more like torture. We invite you to learn about the most unpleasant and unusual ones.
1. Trepanation
Trephination (drilling or scraping a hole in the skull) is the oldest form of surgery known to scientists. It was carried out back in the Neolithic. It's difficult to say why people started trepanning, but some experts believe that they wanted to get rid of the "demons" inside the skull. The most amazing thing is that many people underwent this procedure and lived for many years after it was performed. Scientists managed to find out this thanks to ancient skulls on which traces of healing are visible.
Although doctors no longer make holes in patients' skulls to rid them of restless spirits, some continue to perform the procedure to relieve pressure on the brain. For example, a general practitioner at a community hospital in Australia used a power drill he found in a staff closet to drill a hole into the skull of a 13-year-old boy. Without this operation, the child would have died due to a blood clot in the brain.
2. Lobotomy
It’s hard to believe, but a procedure even more cruel than trepanation was popular among doctors of the 20th century. A lobotomy involves using a leukotome tool, similar to an ice pick, to sever connections in the prefrontal lobe of the brain. The procedure itself was invented not so long ago, in 1935, by the Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz. A year later, a lobotomy was performed for the first time in the United States. Walter Freeman, who became an evangelist for a new form of “psychosurgery,” was not afraid to do this. He traveled all over the country performing the procedure on thousands of unfortunate patients.
Instead of a leukotome, Freeman used real ice tongs, which he inserted into the patient's skull through the corner of the eye socket using a hammer. Then he swung these tongs in the hole. Needless to say, this entire procedure was carried out without anesthesia. Patients most likely lost consciousness due to painful shock.
Fortunately, advances in the development of psychiatric drugs led to a decline in the popularity of lobotomy in the 1960s. The last two procedures were performed by Freeman in 1967. One of the patients died of a cerebral hemorrhage three days later.
3. Lithotomy
Ancient Greek, Roman, Persian and Hindu texts talk about a procedure known as lithotomy, which was performed to remove stones from the bladder. During lithotomy, the patient had to lie on his back while the doctor inserted a blade into the bladder through the perineum. The surgeon then used fingers or surgical instruments to insert them into the rectum or urethra to remove the stone. The procedure was too painful and the mortality rate reached 50%.
Lithotomy began to lose its popularity only in the 19th century, and was soon replaced by more humane methods of stone extraction. Additionally, healthy diets in the 20th century helped reduce the number of patients with bladder stones.
4. Rhinoplasty (old school)
In the 16th century, syphilis began to spread in Italy. It is generally accepted that the first infected were Italian sailors returning home from the exploited territories of America (the so-called Columbian Exchange).
This sexually transmitted disease is characterized by quite severe symptoms, for example, decomposition of the bridge of the nose. Such a deformation of the nose indicated imprudence, and therefore many infected people decided to have an operation that would help hide this symptom.
Italian surgeon Gaspare Tagliacozzi developed a method that helped hide the deformation of the nose. He created a new nose using tissue from the patient's arm, and then covered the "fake" with skin from the shoulder, which was still attached to the limb at the time. Once the skin graft was securely attached (approximately three weeks), the skin was separated from the arm. Cases have been reported of patients' new noses turning purple or even falling off during the cold winter months. Today, syphilis can be cured relatively easily with a course of antibiotics.
5. Bleeding
In modern medicine, blood loss is generally considered a bad sign. However, for 2000 years, bloodletting was one of the most common procedures performed by surgeons.
The procedure was based on the flawed scientific theory that there are four types of fluid in the human body: blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile. It was believed that it was the imbalance of these fluids that led to disease. This is why doctors opened superficial veins, and in some cases arteries, to release blood in an attempt to restore balance to these important body fluids. Lancets and blades were used to perform the procedure. Bloodletting was usually carried out over several days. In the West, bloodletting was popular until the 19th century. In 1838, Henry Clutterbuck, a lecturer at the Royal College of Physicians, argued that "bloodletting is a remedy which, when used wisely, cannot be overestimated."
6. Beer will revive the dead
And finally, there is one more medical procedure, the description of which is first found in the earliest Egyptian medical texts. It was believed that half an onion and foamy beer could cure... death. Is it any wonder why this remedy didn’t catch on?
Modern medicine today is very developed. A particularly huge leap has occurred over the past fifty years. Today, many medical procedures and treatments of the past may terrify you, but they happened nonetheless.
10 PHOTOS
Medieval doctors named the four most important body fluids. These are blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm. It was believed that excess or deficiency of these fluids affected human health. In particular, many doctors believed that many sick people simply had too much blood and the excess needed to be drained. This was done with the help of leeches or by punctures and cuts on the body.
Mercury has been extremely popular in medicine. The ancient Persians and Greeks used it as an ointment, and Chinese alchemists believed that mercury helped prolong life.
ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, was first used in the 1940s as an alternative to lobotomy for patients with mental disorders.
In 1863, Italian chemist Angelo Mariani patented a medicinal drink made from coca leaves. He called it Vino Mariani. As you guessed, coca leaves are used to produce cocaine.
The discovery of radium led to an entire industry of glowing products, as well as medicines created by charlatans who advised adding radium to drinking water to treat various diseases.
Modern anesthesia is a fairly young science by the standards of medical development. Previously, belladonna was used for anesthesia in combination with other ingredients. The wrong combination or the wrong dosage could lead to death.
Dead mice were used for medicinal purposes in ancient Egypt, where mouse corpses were mixed with other ingredients and used to relieve toothache. Later in England, warts were treated with mice cut in half. Today we know that smoking is harmful. But smoking used to be considered a healthy activity. For example, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, inhaling tobacco smoke was a treatment for asthma.
Human urine has been used as an antiseptic. The Romans used it to whiten teeth. Even now, in folk medicine, urine is often used.
