Doctor visits often come with a mix of nervous anticipation and hope for answers, but they can also take an unexpected turn, offering moments of humor, awkwardness, or profound emotion. Reddit users have shared their most unforgettable healthcare encounters, revealing a side of medicine that’s as unpredictable as it is relatable.

One story described a roommate’s alarming discovery of blue hands, initially suspected to be a serious circulation issue. After much head-scratching, the doctor determined the culprit: unwashed blue jeans. A few alcohol swabs later, the problem—and the panic—disappeared.

Another user recounted an embarrassing moment during a physical exam. Forgetting to wear underwear that day, they faced an awkward exchange when the doctor lifted their gown. Their sheepish confession about going commando earned a bemused but silent reaction.

A young athlete preparing for a sports physical provided an unintentionally comedic moment. Nervous about the “turn your head and cough” instruction, he accidentally burped instead, leaving both him and the doctor stifling laughter. Read more below