Some Doctors Have Their Heads Up Their… Well, You Know
Doctor/Physician, Lazy/Unhelpful, Medical Office, USA | Healthy | June 20, 2020
TMI warning! I have severe rectal bleeding. As a woman, it’s extremely hard to get care for it.
Several Doctors: “Are you sure the blood isn’t from your period?”
Doctor
#1 : “One drop of blood can make the whole bowel look red.”
Doctor
#2 : “The surgery is painful, and you’re so young! Why put you through unnecessary risk?”
Doctor
#3 : “Most women are anemic. I wouldn’t worry about it. Just gain a little weight.”
Doctor
#4 : “I’m sure it’s not as bad as you say.”
Female Doctor
#1 : “That sounds awful! I just need to check a simple thing, and then I can recommend you for surgery.”
This story has been included in our June 2020 roundup as one of that month’s most memorable stor