Medical What Are the Most Bizarre Mysterious Ailments Affecting Humanity?

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The discussion highlights unusual and bizarre human conditions, referencing Megan Gressor's insights into phenomena such as the urge to eat dirt or perceive loved ones as impostors. It emphasizes the range of strange ailments, from physical anomalies like excess digits and extreme hairiness to psychological issues like the belief that a family member is an alien. The conversation reflects on the rarity and peculiarity of these disorders, expressing sympathy for those affected.
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Ever felt the urge to eat dirt or attack the alien impersonating your brother? Megan Gressor can explain why.

From excess digits to errant hands, extreme hairiness to disappearing penises, there is no end of strange ailments afflicting humanity. Some are serious, others are downright bizarre. Here are some fascinating, odd and mercifully rare conditions that can affect our bodies and brains:[continued]
http://smh.com.au/news/health-and-fitness/my-brother-is-an-alien/2006/02/08/1139379562020.html
 
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I pity the people affected by those disorders...
 

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