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Man Thought He Had Runny Nose But His Brain Was Leaking

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak and Cort Freeman
Man Thought He Had Runny Nose But His Brain Was Leaking (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Imagine thinking you have a slight cold with a runny nose but in reality your brain was leaking! That’s what one guy was told in Syria!

Runny noses are common especially as the weather starts to change. There would be no reason to think anything is seriously wrong with you. That is until other symptoms start to follow and then you realize there might be more to the picture than you think. The symptoms also reportedly started after a brain injury which could have been a sign that things are not as normal as he might believe.

Man’s Brain Was Leaking After Injury

This is definitely a scary story and you’ll certainly think of it the next time you get a runny nose. Of course, there’s no reason to panic. So much more went into this than an ordinary running nose. So, if you happen to get one soon it doesn’t necessarily mean that your brain was leaking. However, it’s always possible, I guess.

According to Daily Star, a 20-year-old unidentified man from Syria had also been suffering from seizures and headaches along with his runny nose after suffering from a brain injury. It’s natural to think it’s just a cold and it sounds like that’s what he was thinking until medical experts revealed that he had his brain bulging out of his nose. The leakage was the clear fluid that protects the brain and spine that’s known as cerebrospinal fluid. Daily Star reports that 6 years ago, the patient suffered a head injury during a car accident and refused treatment at the time. Later on, he developed these problems like seizures and headaches, along with the runny nose. After finally seeking help, he learned that fluid from his brain was leaking in his skull in a condition that’s known as traumatic encephalocele, per Daily Star.

It’s commonly a birth defect but this time it was brought about from trauma in the car accident, it sounds like. A fracture in his skull was leading to the brain leaking from what reports say. Eventually, the leak was repaired. A case report obtained by Daily Star reads, “The surgery was done by a specialist who returned the herniated brain tissues to their normal location, repaired the meninges, and reconstructed the skull base with bone cement and bio-glue. The patient’s recovery after the surgery was uneventful.” If you get in a car accident–go get help! If something about your head is wrong–seek help! You’re only going to have more issues if you decide to wait!

This isn’t the first time it happened. It sounds like it happened to this guy too!

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Celebrities Who Have Obviously Had Plastic Surgery

Hollywood is full of…very unique people. They live a life I don’t understand, nor do I have any interest in gaining a better understanding. However, on Dave & Chuck “The Freak,” we will still talk about Celebrity News. Typically, that news is different from what you’ll hear on the E! network. We prefer to poke fun at celebrities for all the things they do. For example, here are 5 celebrities who have obviously had plastic surgery.

We all want to look better. Well, except Chuck. He’s already as good looking as you can get. Unfortunately, these celebrities lack Chuck’s confidence. They definitely got plastic surgery to try to fix something, and it’s definitely clear to the naked eye.

5 Celebrities Who Have Obviously Had Plastic Surgery

Sometimes, a procedure may be necessary to improve health or to have a better standard of living. However, these examples don’t fall under that umbrella. I struggle to think of a time where a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) could save your life.

In Hollywood, there’s a pressure to stay beautiful and to look young. You know where else that’s a thing? Literally everywhere. Who doesn’t want to look better and appear young? Nobody wants to look older! Well, except for teens trying to get into a bar, or something. However, what we don’t all do is make drastic (and permanent) changes to ourselves in an effort to continue looking good. Instead, we the people turn to dieting and exercise. You know, things that are actually good for you!

Now, sometimes these procedures can be totally normal and fine. We’re not teasing anyone who has had plastic surgery or any sort of cosmetic procedure. A little Botox can go a long way! No, we’re focusing on the celebs who went way beyond what’s necessary. Like, these celebs could be featured on an episode of “Botched.”

What’s weird is when celebrities try to pretend or claim they didn’t have any plastic surgery, when it’s clearly obvious. Not only is it clear just by looking at them, but do they know the internet exists? We can see photos of you from last week, last year, 10 years ago, and more. You can’t hide from your past! Not with the internet the way it is.

Here are 5 celebs who have definitely gone under the knife (even if they claim they didn’t).

  • Khloé Kardashian

    Honestly, this whole list could have been members of that family. However, one stands above the rest. There was a while where every picture of her looked like a different person! She admitted to having “one nose job,” according to Us Magazine. Is the rest filters? More work? My eyes playing tricks on me? Who knows?

  • Janice Dickinson

    For a while, Janice Dickinson was the face of Celebrity Plastic Surgery. Many people can remember how difficult she was to deal with during her appearance on the show “Botched.” According to the US Sun, she’s admitted to having a boob job, face lift, tummy tuck, neck lift, and more. She’s been through a lot and I hope she’s able to come out on top!

  • Chrissy Teigen

    Chrissy Teigen has not been shy about the work she’s had done. In fact, it’s more like the opposite. She has been way too outgoing and open with all of it. She’s shared it all publicly, which I can appreciate because so many celebs deny ever having it when it’s clearly obvious. She’s admitted to having fat sucked out of her armpit, several boob jobs, and buccal fat removal. The buccal fat removal is a big trend recently that I can’t wrap my head around.

  • Courteney Cox

    Courteney Cox was looking very different than the Friend we knew. Turns out, this wasn’t some secret either. She knew it, and later acknowledged regret saying it was a waste of time. Her soft features were turned rigid and stiff from the procedures, and she looked very different. You could really see it in her cheeks.

  • Mickey Rourke

    Women aren’t the only ones who get plastic surgery! Plenty of male celebrities have, as well. Simon Cowell has had work done, per Hello Magazine. However, the first example that comes to mind is Mickey Rourke. He was so handsome! Now, very different. Again, he looks like a totally different person than what we were familiar with in his movies.

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