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.

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.

The doctor, trying to keep things professional, cleared his throat and said, “Well… that’s one way to relieve pressure,” before both of them burst out laughing. What started as an embarrassing moment turned into a story the athlete would never stop telling — proof that even in the most serious settings, a little humor can go a long way.