Words You Should Never Google And What Happens If You Do

Google is pretty handy, isn’t it? 

Whether you’re trying to figure out where you’ve seen that actor before or looking for a synonym for a word in your essay, Google is always there to lend a hand.

But while it may be tempting to ask Google anything that pops into your head, there are some words you should think twice about searching. 

Don’t say you weren’t warned... Regular users of Google have no doubt turned to Google Images at some point, but there are certain pictures that are better left unseen. 

Sometimes Google doesn’t give you a trigger warning, so consider this your friendly heads-up. 

For the billions who use the search engine daily, these words really aren’t worth typing into that search bar.

There are some words you don't want to Google. Getty Stock Photo

There are five specific words you’ll want to remember—each one guaranteed to make your stomach turn.

It’s no surprise that many of them are health-related because, let’s face it, who hasn’t consulted "Dr. Google" the moment they feel something is off?

That said, it’s important to remember: if you’re worried about your health, consult a real doctor instead of searching for answers on Google or Reddit.

Now, let’s get into those words...

Larvae

The first word you’ll definitely want to avoid Googling is "Larvae."

It sounds innocent enough—after all, the Oxford Dictionary defines it as the "active immature form of an insect."

However, the problem with searching "Larvae" is that you could come across a condition by the same name. 

According to WebMD, "Mouth larvae are parasites that hatch and live inside the oral cavities of human and animal hosts. These pests can cause a dangerous infection known as oral myiasis."

The site adds, "People can develop oral myiasis by eating larvae in their food. Flies can also enter the mouth and lay eggs in wounds." 

That’s a big nope from me...

Degloving

Next up is "Degloving," and trust me, this one’s a real nightmare—especially because the images you’ll see will stay with you forever.

Thanks to WebMD, we know that Degloving, also called avulsion, "happens when a large piece of your skin along with the layer of soft tissue right under it is partially or completely ripped from your muscles and connecting tissues."

Definitely not something you want stuck in your head.

Some Google Images are better off left to the imagination. Dilara Irem Sancar/Anadolu via Getty Images

Krokodil

This one may have different meanings in other languages, but in this context, we’re talking about the opioid drug desomorphine, commonly known as "Krokodil." 

In a 2013 report, Time magazine called it "The World’s Deadliest Drug," and that gives you an idea of just how dangerous it is.

It all started when doctors in Russia noticed strange wounds on drug addicts. 

Eventually, they discovered that these addicts had been injecting "Krokodil," which CNN later referred to as a "flesh-eating zombie drug."

Not the kind of images you want floating around in your mind.

Fournier

At first glance, "Fournier" might seem harmless—it’s a common French surname after all. 

However, it also refers to Fournier’s gangrene, an "acute necrotic infection" of the genital area, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).

WebMD warns, "Fournier’s gangrene gets worse quickly and can kill you, so it’s always an emergency."

Definitely not a good Google search idea.

Don't say you haven't been warned. Getty stock image

Harlequin ichthyosis

The last term you’ll want to avoid is "Harlequin baby syndrome," also known as congenital ichthyosis.

Healthline describes it as a "rare condition affecting the skin," which is a "type of ichthyosis, referring to a group of disorders that cause persistently dry, scaly skin all over the body."

According to the site, the skin of newborns with this condition is "covered with thick, diamond-shaped plates that resemble fish scales."

Babies born with this condition require immediate treatment.