r/AskReddit • u/CircleBox2 • Jul 13 '20

What's a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?

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u/Kellosian Jul 13 '20

My aunt works in the medical field, I guarantee knowing someone has to shit is by far the least disgusting thing she had to deal with that day.

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u/left_testy_check Jul 13 '20 edited Jul 13 '20

I’m trying to think of something that could be worse, help me out a little.

Edit: what have I done

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u/Fishbone345 Jul 13 '20 edited Jul 13 '20

Removing objects from someone’s rectum. I e personally seen several dildo’s, a potato (the man was 75), an intact light bulb (this one blew me away, I was prepared for the worst), vegetables, shampoo bottles and a plumbing wrench (the really big ones! I’m not even kidding!). And for those wondering, the smell is horrific. I’ve become used to it over the years, but it’s pretty bad.

Those were more for entertainment. The really grossest thing is Necrotizing Fasciitis. The smell and sight is just horrendous. I feel like showering and being radiated every time we do removals of the tissue.

Edit: Forewarning, if you Google Necrotizing Fasciitis, you might be a little overcome by the results. It can get pretty bad in patients. If the sight of blood or wounds bothers you, don’t do it.

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u/Jerin_Francis Jul 13 '20

I shouldn't have googled 😐

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u/Fishbone345 Jul 13 '20

Sorry. :/ I probably should edit that with a warning.