Smosh Reads Reddit Stories Reddit Is The Best Medicine | Reading Reddit Stories
Jan 31, 2026
A wild roundup of medical-themed Reddit stories gets read and roasted. Sudden head pain that oddly restored smell sparks tense speculation and ER warnings. Relationship drama over skipped prenatal care and a martial arts obsession causes outrage. Tales of injury, liability over a dog trip, and a patient mocked in surgery fuel jokes and debates about medical professionalism.
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Poop Triggered Sudden Head Pain And Smell Return
- OP described a sudden intense head pop and six hours of severe pain while pooping that was followed by a massive sinus mucus evacuation.
- After that event OP regained smell and later sought medical evaluation, ultimately having scans that showed no aneurysm.
Sudden Severe Headache Warrants Immediate ER Care
- Medical responders urged immediate ER evaluation for sudden severe headaches because of aneurysm risk and need for imaging.
- The community consensus and OP's doctors emphasized "better safe than sorry" and follow-up if symptoms recur.
Go To The Doctor If Something Feels Off
- If something about your body feels off, go to a medical professional promptly instead of waiting for it to worsen.
- Early evaluation can prevent complications and provide peace of mind.