Can you share rezum horror stories related to misdiagnosis?

Sure. Sometimes a child may be misdiagnosed as needing ABA when in fact they had other underlying issues. For example, a child was diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder and put into ABA therapy. But later it was found that the child had a hearing problem which was causing some of the behaviors thought to be related to autism. The ABA therapy was ineffective in this case and the real issue was not addressed for a long time.

Sure. A patient was misdiagnosed with a common cold when in fact they had pneumonia. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, the patient's condition had deteriorated significantly. They had to be hospitalized for a much longer time than if they had been correctly diagnosed from the start.

Yes. There was a baby who was misdiagnosed as needing a doc band. The doctor thought the baby had a severe head shape issue. After getting the doc band, the baby showed signs of distress. Later, it was found out that the baby's head shape was actually normal for its age and stage of development. The family had spent a lot of money on the doc band and the baby had to endure unnecessary discomfort.

Yes. Consider a situation where a child was misdiagnosed with a learning disability via neurofeedback. The real cause was a hearing problem that was overlooked. The child was subjected to neurofeedback therapy for the wrong condition. As a result, the child became more frustrated with schoolwork as the underlying issue remained unaddressed. The misdiagnosis through neurofeedback led to a lot of unnecessary stress for the child and their family.

One rezum horror story could be about a patient who had unexpected and severe pain during the rezum procedure that wasn't properly managed. It made the whole experience extremely traumatic for them.

Sure. There was a patient who was initially misdiagnosed with a simple respiratory infection. They were given antibiotics and sent home. Months later, when their condition worsened significantly, further tests showed it was lung cancer. By then, it had reached an advanced stage, and their chances of survival were much lower. This misdiagnosis cost them precious time for early treatment.

Yes. A misdiagnosis could lead to an unnecessary diep flap surgery. For instance, if a patient was wrongly diagnosed with a condition that required a diep flap procedure, they would go through the entire surgical process for no valid reason. This would involve the risks associated with the surgery such as anesthesia risks, possible infections, and the trauma of the operation itself.

Yes. There was a case where a person got an infection after Morpheus8. The skin around the treated area became swollen, hot to the touch, and pus started to form. This was likely due to improper after - care or unsterile equipment. It was a nightmare for the patient as they had to go through a long course of antibiotics and additional treatments to clear the infection.

Sure. There's a story where an employee was restocking shelves in the backroom. Suddenly, they heard a low growl. When they turned around, they saw a pair of glowing eyes in the corner. They ran out of the room as fast as they could.

A small company had a big project going on. One of the key employees got the flu. He was so sick that he couldn't work for days. Since he was in charge of an important part of the project, the whole project got delayed. The rest of the team had to scramble to pick up the slack, but they also started getting sick one by one. It was a domino effect that almost cost the company the project and a lot of money.