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No pain no gain, so they say.
And on that note we’re back again for the third time in this series as we explore the
avenues and alleyways of physical discomfort.
In our quest to discover the most painful human experience you can possibly suffer you
might find yourself (as a passive bystander) feeling a little squeamish.
But, that’s okay.
Seems you guys can’t get enough of it, and we’re as always, happy to oblige here at
the Infographics Show.
From the potentially fatal sting of the stonefish to the artful execution of the death by a
thousand cuts, we explore a world of pain once again.
Discover the acute delirium of malaria and the utter horrorshow of a gonadal torsion.
On this episode of The Infographics Show we’ll be looking deep into pain as we share with
you the – Most Painful Things a Human can Experience – Part 3
In previous episodes we’ve explored the pain of stepping on a simple Lego brick and
the agony of arthritic gout.
Just imagine if you were to step on a Lego brick while suffering from gout.
Hurt much?
Well, it should do.
That’s what we’re looking into again, the greatest pains a human can deal with.
We’ve discussed toothache, kidney stones, being burned, and being stung by bullet ants.
We’ve weighed up shingles and spoken about the joys of childbirth.
What other pains can a human experience?
What excruciating stones (other than kidney stones) have we left unturned?
Have we simply exhausted our supply of agonizing experiences?
Is the well of throbbing discomfort drained dry?
Let’s take a look at some of the most fiendishly terrible experiences left known to man.
#7 Stonefish Sting.
Found lurking behind rocks in Indo-Pacific waters this fish is one of the most venomous
aquatic life forms known to mankind.
Their stone-like camouflage might suit their lifestyle but it sure hurts like hell when
you mistake one of these suckers for a rock.
How much pressure you apply while stepping on that aquatic predator equals the volume
of venom you’ll be awarded for doing so.
Should the sting not be fatal you might wish it had of been as you double over in excruciating
pain, convulsions, nausea, and vomiting.
That’s if it doesn’t kill you first.
#6 Lingchi.
Otherwise known as ‘death by a thousand cuts’ this Chinese and Vietnamese form of
torturous execution is far from ‘a walk in the park.’
The victim’s body is slowly cut into pieces with the intention of keeping the unlucky
customer alive for as long as possible in order for them to fully ‘enjoy’ the ordeal.
Think about this next time you complain of an unbearable paper-cut.
#5 Malaria.
When it comes to tropical diseases malaria wins hands down in the pain game.
A plethora of ailments will overcome the unlucky sufferer.
Intense mind-blowing headache, audio and visual hallucinations, delirium, and the ‘will
to die’ are the order of the day here.
You’ll experience freezing chills one moment and a burning fever the next.
If you find yourself lucky enough to be hospitalized medical staff will apply ice packs to your
body one moment and hot water bottles the next in an effort to control the fever.
Morphine may or may not be administered to fight the pain caused by this terrible condition.
You better hope it is.
#4 Gonadal Torsion.
Most men in the Infographic house will testify that there’s nothing quite as painful as
a kick in the nuts.
Gonadal Torsion is taking a kick to the balls to a whole new level.
This is the big boss of wedgies - if you will.
This overwhelmingly painful experience can apply both to the testes in the man or the
ovaries in the woman.
Torsion involves the twisting of the gonads (or respective female reproductive glands)
to such an extent that blood supply is cut off.
Often surgery is required to save the offended gonad.
When this medical emergency strikes act fast.
Common in children, acute scrotal swelling often foretells a gonadal torsion medical
emergency and may result in the removal of said gonad.
So act fast if your gonads become torn.
#3 Dercum’s disease.
This rare condition is no picnic by any stretch of the imagination.
A number of painful tumors develop on the body and these areas are so extremely sensitive
that taking a shower is like being assaulted with a series of battering rams.
The reasons why this condition appears isn’t quite clear yet, but you’d be extremely
unlucky to suffer from it.
Some experts postulate that it arises from a mutated fat gene that’s passed down through
generations.
Others believe it is caused by a malfunction in the immune system.
Others still insist that its God’s way of saying he doesn’t like you.
Fatty tissue appears all over the body and cause terrible discomfort whenever the nerves
are pressed.
So it’s one of those “okay as long as you don’t move” kinda pains.
#2 Complex Regional Pain Disorder.
Imagine your pain receptors went haywire causing extreme swelling and pain in an isolated part
of your body.
This gets worse over time and there is no cure.
Sometimes the only remedy is to amputate the affected region.
Experts reckon that CRPS hits as a result of central nervous dysfunction and is most
common in people between the ages of around 40.
There is no cure and often the only medical contingency is to remove the offending limb
or body part or else experience a lifetime of acute pain and suffering.
It really sucks to have this.
#1 Penile Fracture.
Far worse than the old foreskin in the zipper toilet malfunction, this dilemma can cause
some serious grief in the trouser department.
This condition results from the rupture of one or both of the fibrous coverings enveloping
the penis and is caused by a rapid blunt force to an erect member.
Usually occurring through a vigorous session of consensual procreation or a heroically
enthusiastic session of self-administered gratification, penile fracture is nothing
to be sniffed at.
Partial or complete rupture of the urethra, assault to the dorsal nerves, veins, and arteries
leaves the sufferer in complete and utter pain and probably total embarrassment.
The tragic feeling of impending doom is not to be overlooked.
In fact some surveys place emotional pain as the greatest of all pains.
The emotional pain experienced after realizing the extent of this tragic event no doubt amplifies
the breadth of overall suffering.
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So what’s the worst pain you’ve ever had the misfortune to suffer?
Is it on our list?
If not why not add it in the comments below?
Also, be sure to watch our other video Worst Punishments In The History of Mankind.
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