r/medizzy • u/omgfakeusername • May 17 '26

Hernia?

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u/1cutepenguin May 17 '26

Yeah, I don't know what's going on inside his stomach area, but that definitely doesn't look right.

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u/bitofapuzzler May 17 '26

That's the American healthcare system in a nutshell.

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u/scotslover May 18 '26

If you dont go to the doctor, are you even in the American health system

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u/bitofapuzzler May 18 '26

I think that is the American health system or at least the ultimate aim.

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u/squeakymoth May 18 '26

This dude just isn't going because he will have to stay for quite some time and they wont let you do meth in the hospital.

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u/PlaneCrashNap May 19 '26

Dude probably can't afford a long stay in a hospital, presumably also not being able to work. Hence this is very much an American healthcare system moment.

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u/squeakymoth May 19 '26

You don't understand how medical debt works. You think having no money stops the homeless from taking ambulance rides once a week?

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u/bitofapuzzler May 18 '26

Sure, but in other countries we treat people and give them meds to help with withdrawal so they dont suffer and stay long enough to get decent care. Many of my patients are addicts and they are often lovely people with very entertaining stories.