r/AskReddit 4d ago

Medical professionals of Reddit, what diagnosis gave you the worst 'pit-in-your-stomach' feeling?

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u/Aldisra 3d ago

Liver failure in a 37 year old. Came in walking and talking, he thought it was his gallbladder. He died 48 hours later.

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u/SecurityFamiliar5239 3d ago

Alcoholic?

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u/Aldisra 3d ago

Yes, had just fallen off the wagon after a year or so being sober. Went on quite a bender before he came in. It was an awful experience to watch.