People have shared the terrifying discoveries that have been made as TSA body scanners pick up objects inside their bodies.
This comes after some travelers took to social media to share the issues they have faced while going through TSA scanners at the airport.
On Reddit, one user wrote: “I travel a lot. For years I've been pulled aside at times after going through the machine but now it's every time I fly.
“I’ve changed how I dress. Leggings to jeans and yet I still get pulled aside. They always have to check my crotch.
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“As a woman with thicker thighs, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong in my pose. I pause in the instructed pose and try not to move and I’m still flagged for crotch check.”
Some people explained that there could be something that the person might be doing wrong which is causing the scanners to flag an issue, with another saying: “A lot of the new scanners are not metal related and act more like X-rays.
“Do you have endometriosis or fibroids? People with excess soft tissue or tumors/remnants of tumors have set the scanners off. Do you wear breathable underwear? Excess heat can throw the scanners off also.
“If you travel a lot, get TSA pre check and/or global entry (if available for you), it'll help this all immensely.”
The same user went on to say it was important to get checked by a doctor for some of these health conditions on the possibility these undiagnosed issues are what is causing the screening issues.
They added: “If you're not having any issues or symptoms I'm sure you're ok! But yes, please take care of yourself and make sure if you are having issues, that you advocate for yourself! I had to push for treatment for my endometriosis and andomyosis because I was under 40.”
Other Reddit users highlighted their own negative experiences dealing with the screenings.
One person commented: “I can confirm. I had a crazy muscle knot in my shoulder and the scanner also flagged me down and I was pulled to the side for further scanning. Even saw the TSA agent look at the scan and point to the exact location of where my shoulder was having issues.”
Another said: “Confirmed. I used to get pulled for a left boob pat down sometimes. That’s where I had cysts.”
With another adding: “I have lipomas in that area and I think that’s why for me. I just go straight for the grope since that’s where I’ll end up anyway.”