noun
troublesome patient; annoyance to one's doctor
Refers to a patient who causes trouble or worry for their doctor, often by not following advice or having a difficult condition.
See also: 泣かせ
彼は医者泣かせの患者で、いつも薬を飲み忘れる。
He is a troublesome patient who always forgets to take his medicine.
この症状は診断が難しく、医者泣かせだ。
This symptom is hard to diagnose and is a real headache for doctors.