"It's NOT An Emergency." Doctors And Nurses Are Calling Out The Medical "Lies" You Should Stop Believing, And It's Eye-Opening
We recently wrote a post where doctors and nurses shared the medical "lies" people should stop believing. In the comments, even more medical professionals shared surprising health misconceptions. Here's what they had to say:
Note: Some responses were pulled from this Reddit thread.
1."Your water breaking is RARELY like on TV. Most folks don't wind up with a giant puddle. You might feel a pop (or not), you might think you peed yourself, and when you move or have a contraction, it'll usually keep leaking until you deliver."
"It's also NOT an emergency! Don't freak out and drive like a bat outta hell. Yes, if your water breaks, we'd like you to head to the hospital, especially if your labor hasn't started on its own, because you might need help to get it going in a timely fashion. But unless you're bleeding, or the fluid is greenish/brown, or the baby hasn't been moving like normal, it's ok to grab your go bag at a safe, normal pace. No screaming, speeding, or ambulances required.
2."Pharmacist here. Please don't confuse side effects with allergies. Weight gain with prednisone is a side effect. Nausea and itching with codeine and morphine are side effects. A documented allergy to a medication on your chart will trigger an alert with any similar medication."
"Can't get codeine? Better not order vicidin or percocet for that patient!"
3."People believe 'if you are an organ donor, emergency crews are less likely to save you if you are badly injured so they can get your organs.' No. Stop it."
4."When you have an IV site, there isn't a needle in your arm. There is a tiny, flexible, plastic catheter, and it's not going to tear through your veins and skin if you bend your elbow."
5."Wearing high heels is not harmless and can lead to foot problems. When wearing sneakers, your weight is distributed all over your feet in a healthier, more comfortable pattern. When you're on high heels, that redistributes your weight in a way that can damage your heel."
6."I'm a surgeon. 'We can't find anything wrong with you' does NOT mean...[CLICK TO CONTINUE READING]
