Medical procedures often come with varying degrees of discomfort, but some are notably more excruciating than others. Here's a look at fifteen of the most painful medical procedures, highlighting the sheer intensity of their discomfort and the challenges involved in enduring them.
15. Liposuction
Liposuction is an elective cosmetic surgery aimed at removing unwanted fat from various parts of the body, such as the thighs or arms.
Despite being a choice, patients willingly undergo this procedure for aesthetic reasons. The process starts with a needle injecting a saline solution to help liquefy the fat, followed by a tube that suctions the fat out. The procedure can last several hours, and although local anesthesia is often used, patients may still experience significant pain. The removal of fat and the subsequent bruising and tenderness can make the recovery period quite painful.
14. Arterial Blood Gas Test
An arterial blood gas test involves drawing blood from an artery to measure oxygen levels and other parameters.
Unlike regular blood draws from veins, arterial blood draws require deeper needle insertion, often into the wrist, groin, or inner arm. The deeper puncture and the extended time needed to extract the required blood make this procedure particularly uncomfortable.
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