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Doctor gives 'deeply concerning' warning after man injected himself with sperm to 'cure back pain'

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Published 19:04 1 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Doctor gives 'deeply concerning' warning after man injected himself with sperm to 'cure back pain'

A man self-medicated by injecting himself with his own semen to 'cure' his back pain

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Featured Image Credit: Irish Medical Journal

Topics: Health, News

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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A doctor has reacted to a case about a man who injected himself with his own sperm as a 'cure' for back pain.

It's not unheard of for people to create their own home remedies for fixing ailments, particularly in the US, where healthcare can be so expensive.

Of course, you shouldn't do anything regarding your health without medical advice, but this Irishman decided to do so anyway.

In an extremely unconventional way of dealing with his back pain, the guy decided to inject himself with semen. He was doing this for 18 months until he found himself in hospital with 'severe, sudden onset lower back pain'.

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But doctors went on to learn that the back pain wasn't actually new and that the guy had been self-medicating, as such, for several months.

A X-ray showed the build up of semen under the man's skin (Irish Medical Journal)
A X-ray showed the build up of semen under the man's skin (Irish Medical Journal)

During the examination, they also spotted that his arm was red and swollen. An X-ray went on to show that he had a build of semen in muscle where he'd injected and he was diagnosed with subcutaneous emphysema — a rare condition that happens when air gets trapped under your skin.

While he needed medical attention for both his back and his arm, once his back pain subsided, he reportedly discharged himself from hospital before having his arm properly cared for.

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In light of the incident, Dr. Asim Cheema, an Internal Medicine and Cardiology Specialist at Your Doctors Online, weighed in on it all and branded the case as 'deeply concerning'.

He told UNILAD: "This is a deeply concerning example of how misinformation and desperation can drive individuals to take extreme, dangerous measures to manage chronic pain.

Medics noticed the man's red and swollen arm (Irish Medical Journal)
Medics noticed the man's red and swollen arm (Irish Medical Journal)

"Injecting non-sterile bodily fluids like semen, particularly without medical supervision, is not only ineffective but also poses serious health risks. Complications can include infection, inflammation, embolism, and subcutaneous emphysema, as seen in this case.

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"This behaviour borders on self-harm and highlights a wider issue — people with chronic conditions increasingly turning to unverified, anecdotal remedies online instead of seeking evidence-based medical care."

Dr Cheema further warned: "This case serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-experimentation and the critical need for public education on safe and proven treatments for common health conditions.

Dr Cheema gave advice on what you should do if you suffer with back pain (Getty Stock)
Dr Cheema gave advice on what you should do if you suffer with back pain (Getty Stock)

Medical issues should be handled under the guidance of trained professionals, not improvised with online myths or homebrew remedies."

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He went on to list what people should do if they have chronic or acute back pain:

  • Physical therapy — this being 'one of the most effective interventions'
  • Core strengthening exercises
  • Over-the-counter pain relief like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a short-term fix
  • Posture correction and ergonomic adjustments, something which those with sedentary jobs may find particularly beneficial
  • Heat or ice therapy (depending on the type and cause of pain)
  • Lifestyle modifications such as weight management and regular movement
  • Getting yourself referred to a spinal specialist for further intervention or undergoing imaging

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