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Unprofessional

By dr immature - 23/12/2013 23:11 - United States - Washington

Today, I diagnosed a patient with a spastic colon. For some reason, the term "spastic colon" has always amused me, and I burst into uncontrollable laughter as I said it. By the time I managed to stop laughing, my eyes were watering and my patient was visibly angry. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/06/2013 03:57 - United States

Today, after months of incredibly painful stomach cramps, I convinced my mom that I needed to see a doctor. Not even 2 minutes into the exam, the doctor tells me that I'm heavily constipated and advised some "prune juice" to help "clear all that shit out". My mom won't stop laughing at me. FML

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By emoflowers - 10/04/2012 02:51 - United States - Amarillo

Today, my mother made me see the doctor to see if I had irritable bowel syndrome, on the account of how often I go to the restroom. I then had to admit I only go in there to get away from my family. My doctor thought it was hilarious. My mom didn't. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/05/2009 05:04 - United States

Today, I was dealing with a psychiatric patient with a colonostomy bag. She got agitated and ripped the bag from her abdomen and threw it at my face. I got a bag filled with poop thrown at my face. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2022 16:00

Today, my therapist started laughing at me whilst I was telling my story. He said, "Sorry, I can't help it" and burst out laughing. FML

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By yolo is for shitheads - 09/10/2012 16:07 - United States

Today, I had to call in sick to work because I was experiencing bowel distress. I called my manager's phone directly so no one else would know of my embarrassment. She put me on speakerphone, and I only realized when the juvenile laughter started. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/06/2015 10:15 - United States - Elkhart

Today, I made a nursing home resident laugh so hard that he had a heart attack. FML

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Rip it up and start again

By Anonymous - 24/12/2022 15:00

Today, after fasting for 24 hours and drinking 2 buckets of laxatives, my doctor's office notified me that my colonoscopy had been cancelled. I'd just finished the prep by taking the fart pills, and now have the cleanest colon ever. A lot of time spent on the toilet that I’ll never get back though. FML

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By lambeaster - 20/01/2016 14:27 - United States - Washington

Today, I accidentally let out a silent but obscenely deadly fart in the doctor's waiting room. It was so foul that a woman got insanely pissed at her kid because she thought he'd shat his pants again. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/10/2009 13:36 - Sweden

Today, I got diagnosed with a condition that expresses itself in the form of violent diarrhea whenever I get nervous. Now I am constantly nervous about getting nervous about anything. FML

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Fit as a fiddle

By Anonymous - 09/07/2018 20:30

Today, I, a man in his 40s, had to be taken to the hospital because I was laughing so hard at an old Disney movie that my diaphragm went into spasms. I stopped breathing and passed out for a few minutes, and my son had to call an ambulance. FML

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sciullo 14

Tuesday 24 December 2013 6:04

I'm glad to see doctors still find medical terminology childish

that_band_nerd 22

Tuesday 24 December 2013 6:05

Well OP, your name sums it up pretty well.

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Autumnsbeing 9

Tuesday 24 December 2013 14:13

If my doctor had laughed when he gave my diagnosis of 'spastic colon', I would have punched him in the face.

siouxyeahyeah 2

Tuesday 24 December 2013 15:06

You're quite the professional, aren't you? If you were mine or a family members doctor, I would have filed complaints with the hospital/clinic, the board, & told everyone I could not to see you.

pandalover69 26

Tuesday 24 December 2013 15:12

I know it was an accident but seriously??? At least 7 years of school for you to become a doctor and you can't even handle saying the word spastic?! Wtf is wrong with you? Grow up.

jixiekat 14

Tuesday 24 December 2013 15:41

learn to be more profesional...

TehPurdo 4

Tuesday 24 December 2013 17:03

Although you may find the term funny, you should still able to act professional. I'm sure the patient was cracking up as well. YDI.

edmunson 22

Tuesday 24 December 2013 17:04

Doctors are human too, and shockingly NOT perfect.

Shepardspie71 8

Tuesday 24 December 2013 17:33

Your an asshole and I hope that patient tells the whole world not to go to you

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 24 December 2013 18:05

I can't imagine your reaction to other medical terms...

skittyskatbrat 19

Tuesday 24 December 2013 18:09

With that sort of approach, it might be a good idea to apply at Gila RMC in New Mexico. They seem to appreciate doctors that don't care about patients' feelings. If you don't get it, google "David Eckert".....