TikToks To Never Show Your Doctor

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TikTok not only has bad advice about medical cures and treatments, but advertisements for some useless and misleading devices. Today I look at some dangerous and murky claims made about health and medicine on TikTok, including chiropractors, kneecaps, brain exercises, gym form on weight machines, fingernails, stem cells, neck stretchers, the spins from drinking, male birth control, sperm cells, prescription drugs for mental health, plastic surgery, bears, chest compressions, ear lobes, Rob McElhenney's body transformation, kegels, prosthetic legs, running on all fours, spicy food, raw vegan diet, eye tattoos, ab exercises, FDA approvals, foot fungus, freckle tattoos, and OnlyJayus spoon claims.

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[Koutouhara]

The lady that was giving unsolicited plastics advice for the actress actually received a loooot of backlash after that video and the backlash went a bit viral for about a week, it was not good at all.

[FayeisHere]

The way he said "they suck" with the most genuine face after she says "how do you like my photoshop skills" is hilarious

[Yanowu]

"reverse- WE'LL LIVE FOREVER
I love it so much 🤣

[bandana_girl]

The LUCAS robots are actually apparently really useful for EMS if they need to continue chest compressions in an ambulance. It makes it a lot stabler in the vehicle and allows the paramedics to potentially focus on other aspects of care (such as administering a medication, getting an airway secured, placing leads to better monitor heart rhythm in case the pulse is there but just very weak or there's a different circulation issue, etc.)

[amandah]

The plastic surgeon who did my breast reduction agreed that the reduction was warranted to reduce my back pain but she also wanted my psychologist to evaluate me for body dysmorphia and to ensure my anxiety wouldn't be a danger around an elective procedure. Sure it was annoying to wait a bit longer before getting the surgery but I was glad she took it all seriously. I was pretty excited for the surgery so I can see why it might worry a doctor...but I lost 2.6 kg of breast tissue in total and I'm still a D cup it was well worth the risk of anxiety attacks lol.

[Unknown-ezzl]

I just love he just instantly goes "they suck" after the plastic surgeon asks about there photoshop skills

[themonsterwhisperer]

5:20 this effect can be achieved by some simple editing to reverse the video where the start is folding the ear with the cotton swab.

[haggisman]

Hi Dr Mike!, Student Paramedic here, that automatic chest compressions kit (LUCAS) isn't available for sale in the UK, as far as I'm aware. It's carried by critical care paramedics and 3CU (paramedics specialized in cardiac arrests) and is incredibly useful, it helps to free up clinicians for other tasks such as monitoring the Corpuls, managing respirations, managing medicines administration, and it's useful for more complex cases as it doesn't get tired, unlike us!

[yellowskittle]

Thanks Doctor Mike for calling out that guy who was touting raw vegan eating as a health option without acknowledging the extreme privlege he has to do so. Not everyone can eat healthy on their income, not everyone has access to clean water and food that is safe before cooking. ❤

[oddplatypus]

the chest compression machine (Lucas) is actually standard in at least several eu countries and is used often (BY AMBULANCES ETC.). Netherlands for example uses them nearly during all cprs and Germany uses them to transport patients to the hospital during cpr. Especially the new model is a really good machine

[MyDavidrock]

hey Dr, Mike. Just want to let you know about the chest compression machine! I am an EMT, and I have used one of these in the past. These are not intended for people to be keeping in their private businesses and households, but they are definitely useful to have around when you are in an ambulance setting or in a setting where you have no partner, and have to continue prolonged chest compressions the benefit is that this machine does not get tired while you may fatigue, so the quality of compressions is not compromised

[Animaja]

9:28 i love it when Dr Mike loses it. That "AGHHHH" is a man on the verge on insanity from the spread of misinformation.

[DoctorEyeHealth]

The Eye tattoo thing is so awful - there are cases of severe Uveitis occurring because of it which can lead to glaucoma and retinal disease. I mean I dig tattoos but ...please...don't take that risk.

[taylorjensen]

Rob was kidding... he was saying to get ripped like me that fast you basically need to be super rich. Which was him saying, don't feel shamed, you probably do not have the resources I have as an actor... lol

[PhineasFlynnInCircles]

9:23 “REVERSE THEM, WE’LL LIVE FOREVER-JUST
I love how Doctor Mike gets stressed out about that. In all seriousness, I learned most everything from Doctor Mike.

[brianjessica]

Hey Dr Mike: paramedic here and I love your videos. The Lucas device for chest compressions is an amazing tool. You're correct it isn't practical for the streets or in a home but that isn't what it was designed for. It was designed for ambulances as it was found that it is VERY difficult to maintain adequate compressions in a moving vehicle or for agencies where there may only be 1 provider in the back, it is also utilized in emergency rooms for prolonged compressions such as hypothermic arrests where cpr can last for well over an hour and other needs. The Lucas is a medical device not made for the lay person, the price alone prohibits it. Zoll also has a similar device called the, autopulse.

[malte]

I'm a medical student and for one of my clinical rotations I went to one of the most advanced emergency hospitals here and they had the chest compression kit like in 4:58 in their emergency room. And let me tell you it's f*ing terrifying seeing this working in a real life situation.

[alurafox]

Hi Mike! I'm not a doctor, but I recently got my first aid for animals and humans. And learned that the chest compression machine (Lucas) is in nearly all ambulances here in the Netherlands, to allow the ambulance personnel to be able to do other things, while this machine does the compressions. Also, this machine doesn't break ribs! It's really great to have in ambulances.

[canfaus]

4:16 DOCTOR MIKE!!😂 YOU MADE ME SPIT OUT MY WATER💀 THE LAST THING I WAS EXPECTING TO COME OUT OF A DOCTORS MOUTH😭 LOVE THE VIDS DOC! You keep them very entertaining and informative at the same time! I watch multiple almost every day!! Hope your doing well as same with everyone who is reading this! HAVE AN AMAZING DAY/NIGHT!!!!❤❤❤❤

[drlnd]

The LUCAS is machine used by emergency medical personnel, like EMTs and paramedics so they can provide a patient chest compressions while freeing up their hands to attend to the patients other medical needs. It also saves their energy since CPR can be exhausting and stressful, especially when you've been woken up at all hours of the night to respond to other emergencies. My boyfriend is a paramedic, and he has used the LUCAS on patients before.