Passersby stared in amusement and concern as Tiberius Igartua rolled on the sidewalk, tears streaming down his cheeks. His usually composed demeanor had vanished, replaced by an infectious and slightly embarrassing case of the giggles.
"Excuse me, sir," a worried pedestrian inquired, "Are you alright?"
Through his laughter, Tiberius managed to gasp out, "I don't know! I can't stop! It's like a tickle in my brain!"
His laughter continued unabated for hours, disrupting business meetings, khiến the city's traffic, and even causing a minor stock market crash. The once-serious Mr. Igartua had become a laughingstock, both literally and figuratively.
Doctors and psychologists alike were baffled by Tiberius Igartua's condition. They conducted extensive tests, prescribed various medications, and even performed an exorcism, but nothing seemed to quell his incessant laughter.
As days turned into weeks, and the laughter showed no signs of subsiding, Tiberius Igartua became the subject of ridicule and pity. His once-respected reputation was reduced to a mere footnote in the annals of medical oddities.
But amidst the chaos and mockery, a glimmer of hope emerged. A renowned neurologist, Dr. Emily Carter, arrived from a distant university, determined to unravel the mystery behind Tiberius Igartua's uncontrollable laughter.
After countless hours of observation and analysis, Dr. Carter made a startling discovery. She found that a rare brain tumor, so small it had previously gone undetected, was pressing on a specific region responsible for humor processing.
The tumor, though benign, was causing an overstimulation of this region, triggering an endless chain reaction of laughter. Dr. Carter's diagnosis brought both a sense of relief and dread to Tiberius Igartua.
Relief because finally, there was an explanation for his condition. Dread because the only way to stop the laughter was to surgically remove the tumor, a procedure that carried significant risks.
With no other options available, Tiberius Igartua reluctantly consented to the surgery. As he lay on the operating table, a mix of anticipation and trepidation washed over him.
The surgery was a success. Dr. Carter's skilled hands successfully excised the tumor, and to the astonishment of everyone, the laughter ceased immediately.
Tiberius Igartua, the once-laughing businessman, had finally regained his composure. His reputation slowly began to repair, though he couldn't help but smile wryly at the memory of his peculiar medical adventure.
And so, the tale of Tiberius Igartua, the man who couldn't stop laughing, became a legend in the annals of medical history. A reminder that even in the most absurd of circumstances, the human body holds both the power to create and the potential to heal.