All articles tagged with #bmj case reports
A man suffered a neck rupture and air leakage into his chest after attempting to suppress a sneeze by covering his nose and mouth, highlighting the dangers of holding in sneezes which can lead to serious injuries like airway rupture and pneumomediastinum.
A 61-year-old woman experienced a severe headache during sexual activity, which turned out to be a symptom of a serious brain hemorrhage. While sexual headaches are usually harmless, they can sometimes indicate a life-threatening condition. The woman's case, documented in BMJ Case Reports, highlighted the importance of considering serious underlying causes for sexual headaches. Despite extensive testing, no specific underlying cause was identified, and the patient made a full recovery without the need for surgical intervention.
A man in the UK suffered a rare injury when he attempted to suppress a sneeze and ended up ripping a hole in his windpipe. The incident occurred while he was driving and had hay fever. Instead of letting the sneeze go naturally, he squeezed his nose and shut his lips, resulting in severe neck pain. The case was reported in the BMJ case reports.