C'est quoi les pires douleurs ? (et pourquoi) - Summary

Summary

The video discusses the worst pains in the world, including:

1. Childbirth: Considered one of the most painful and longest in the animal world, caused by the progressive tilting of the pelvis and the increased volume of the human brain.

2. Kidney Stones: Described as one of the most severe pains in medicine, caused by the obstruction of the urinary tract and the increase in pressure.

3. Vascular Migraine of the Face (also known as "Suicide Disease"): A type of migraine that can cause pain comparable to mega burns or amputations without anesthesia, often leading to nausea and vomiting.

4. Tetanus: A bacterial infection that can cause spasms, contractures, and hyperextension of the neck and back, with a mortality rate of 20-30% if left untreated.

The video also mentions a few historical methods of torture, such as the "Bull of the Kidneys" and being burned at the stake. The host notes that being burned at the stake is one of the most painful ways to die, with symptoms including reddening of the skin, dilation of blood capillaries, and total or partial destruction of cell walls.

Throughout the video, the host also promotes their new collection of clothes and thanks viewers for their support.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The McGill Pain Questionnaire is a scale used to measure pain.
2. The questionnaire was developed in 1971 by a team of researchers from the University of McGill.
3. The questionnaire helps patients describe their pain via 78 descriptors distributed in around 20 categories.
4. Childbirth is considered one of the most painful experiences in the animal world.
5. Human evolution, specifically the straightening of the pelvis, has made childbirth more difficult and painful.
6. The volume of the human brain has increased from 600 cubic centimeters to almost 1500 cubic centimeters over 2 million years.
7. This increase in brain size has led to a more difficult and painful childbirth.
8. The pain of contractions has been compared to menstrual cramps and bone fractures.
9. Childbirth is a prolonged and intense experience, with pain continuing after delivery.
10. Kidney stones are a common cause of severe pain, often requiring immediate hospitalization.
11. The pain caused by kidney stones is described as one of the most severe pains in medicine.
12. Drinking enough water is essential to prevent kidney stones.
13. Vascular migraines, also known as "suicide disease," are a type of migraine that can cause intense pain.
14. The pain caused by vascular migraines is often compared to mega burns or amputations without anesthesia.
15. Vascular migraines affect less than 0.2% of the population, but are considered one of the most painful conditions.
16. Lack of sleep, smoking, and alcohol intake can trigger vascular migraines.
17. The first symptoms of vascular migraines typically appear between 20 and 30 years of age.
18. There is no cure for vascular migraines, but different treatments can relieve the attacks.
19. Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause severe pain and muscle spasms.
20. Tetanus is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is found in dust, earth, plants, and animal stools.
21. A simple scratch from an animal can transmit tetanus.
22. Tetanus can cause spasms and contractures, leading to hyperextension of the neck and back.
23. In severe cases, tetanus can cause respiratory arrest or death.
24. The "bull of the kidneys" was a metal instrument of torture used in ancient Greece.
25. The instrument was designed to cause maximum suffering and pain to the person being tortured.
26. The "bull of the kidneys" was said to be used by the tyrant Phalaris to torture his enemies.
27. Burning at the stake was a common form of execution in ancient times.
28. The first symptoms of a burn include reddening of the skin, dilation of blood capillaries, and inflammation.
29. Burns can cause total or partial destruction of cell walls, leading to leakage of liquid out of the vessels.
30. Death from burns often occurs due to intoxication from fumes rather than the burns themselves.

Note: These facts are based on the provided text and may not be comprehensive or entirely accurate.