Ep. 57 | Faces Everywhere/The Perfect Condition
MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
Deep Dive
Why did Jane Miller start seeing floating faces?
Jane Miller started seeing floating faces due to macular degeneration, a condition causing retinal deterioration and visual hallucinations in about 10% of cases.
What did Dr. Crane discover during his examination of Jane Miller?
Dr. Crane discovered small blind spots in Jane's vision and identified macular degeneration as the cause of her hallucinations.
How did Ron Sveden's condition improve after his bronchoscopy?
Ron Sveden's condition improved significantly after a sprouting pea plant was removed from his lung, alleviating his persistent cough and pneumonia symptoms.
What was the unexpected finding in Ron Sveden's lung?
The unexpected finding in Ron Sveden's lung was a sprouting pea plant, which had grown due to the moist and warm conditions inside his lung.
Why did Melissa initially suspect Jane Miller was possessed by a demon?
Melissa initially suspected Jane Miller was possessed by a demon due to Jane's consistent and terrifying hallucinations of floating faces, which Melissa believed were signs of demonic possession.
What was the final diagnosis for Jane Miller's hallucinations?
The final diagnosis for Jane Miller's hallucinations was macular degeneration, a condition causing retinal deterioration and visual hallucinations.
How did Ron Sveden's lung condition complicate his emphysema?
Ron Sveden's lung condition, characterized by a persistent cough and pneumonia, significantly complicated his emphysema, making breathing even more difficult.
What was the immediate cause of Ron Sveden's severe coughing fits?
The immediate cause of Ron Sveden's severe coughing fits was a collapsed lung due to a mass blocking an airway, leading to pneumonia.
How did Dr. Slater initially diagnose Ron Sveden's collapsed lung?
Dr. Slater initially diagnosed Ron Sveden's collapsed lung through a chest x-ray, which revealed the presence of a mass blocking an airway.
What was the role of Father Raymond Smith in Jane Miller's case?
Father Raymond Smith was initially called to assess whether Jane Miller was suffering from demonic possession but concluded that she needed medical, not spiritual, intervention.
- Woman in her 60s sees floating faces everywhere.
- Faces seem real and follow her constantly.
- Initial suspicion of demonic possession.
- Diagnosis of macular degeneration leading to visual hallucinations.
- Brain compensates for vision loss by creating new visuals.
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