Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

"Director Zhenhua, what you said is modern medicine's diagnosis of this disease."

As Chen Yang examined the patient, he said, "After so many years, Western medicine has developed quite mature and rich treatment experience. It has accurate judgments on many diseases. In other words, if the patient's condition is treated with Western medicine, it will be difficult to stop the progression of the disease."

"good."

Si Zhenhua said: "For some diseases, because there is a lot of clinical data, doctors can also clearly understand how the disease progresses. Given the patient's current condition, if Western medicine is used for treatment, we can only wait until the disease develops to its peak and then gradually recover. This peak process is very difficult to block."

Kyoto University of Chinese Medicine Hospital is also a comprehensive hospital that provides both Chinese and Western medicine, but compared to other comprehensive hospitals, Chinese medicine has a heavier emphasis and is more professional.

However, there are quite a few Western medicine departments in the Kyoto University of Chinese Medicine Hospital. The emergency department mainly uses Western medicine for treatment, and Si Zhenhua, the director of the emergency department, is a Western medicine doctor.

However, because Si Zhenhua often deals with some Chinese medicine doctors and he himself understands Chinese medicine, he has dual qualifications in Chinese and Western medicine, but his Western medicine level is higher, and he is also very good at the field of emergency.

“So, in this situation, the use of traditional Chinese medicine can solve this dilemma. Even for recovery after the acute phase of the disease, Western medicine is definitely not as good as traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine can promote recovery by replenishing qi and blood.” Chen Yang said.

"Ah."

Si Zhenhua smiled and said, "I've heard that you, Xiao Chen, are quite good, and Xiao Zeng is also well-known in the school and hospital. Since you have an idea, you can give it a try. Let's discuss the condition first."

Si Zhenhua said this, but his initial laugh actually revealed his thoughts.

Although the patient's condition was not as serious as Si Zhenhua had imagined, that is, it was not at the point where surgery was necessary, it was still a little short of the standard for admission to the ICU.

However, the patient's condition was not as mild as Si Zhenhua imagined. It had been less than 24 hours since the onset of the disease, which meant that the patient's illness had not yet reached its peak. The next few days would be more critical.

For patients like this, the course of the disease progression generally has precedents to follow, but unexpected events can also occur.

"The patient has paralysis on the left side, cannot speak, has no sweat..."

As Chen Yang examined the patient, he said, "The tongue is pale, too thin, with a little thin coating in the middle and back..."

"Can I use Angong Niuhuang Pills?" Zeng Yunhui asked.

"This condition, in traditional Chinese medicine, falls under the category of stroke, with meridian dysfunction, language impairment, and limb paralysis as prominent symptoms. The patient is unable to hold objects, and has sore legs that make it difficult to lie down. Treatment can focus on unblocking the meridians rather than opening up the orifices and refreshing the mind." Chen Yang said.

After speaking, Chen Yang pondered for a moment and said, "According to the patient's pulse and symptoms, you can use Xu Ming Tang with modifications."

Chen Yang smiled and said to Zeng Yunhui: "Have you found that the patient's condition is consistent with the main symptoms of Xu Ming Tang in Gujin Luyan?"

"The patient's limb pain and weakness symptoms are more prominent, so we can add Angelica dahurica and Rhizoma Cynoglossi to enhance the unblocking of meridians."

Yesterday, Chen Yang's internal medicine level was only level 7, but today, Chen Yang's internal medicine, pharmacology and other skills have reached level 8.

If according to what is said in some novels, Chen Yang at level seven is considered a first-rate master, then Chen Yang at level eight can already be considered a top master. People like Wen Rongxian, Wu Yaolin, etc. are also considered top masters. Above them, people like Wen Xiuping can be considered masters. If Chen Yang can reach the maximum level of the system, he can be considered a grand master.

Well, this statement is just to make it more intuitive, and it’s roughly at this level.

There is definitely a strong watershed between level eight and level seven; the levels and realms of the two are completely different.

That is to say, there are relatively few competent traditional Chinese medicine practitioners nowadays. Otherwise, with the seventh level, they are actually not qualified to be on the list of famous doctors. To be on the list of famous doctors, one must at least be a top expert, right?

Precisely because there are few high-level Chinese medicine practitioners nowadays, there are some level seven doctors at the end of the list, such as Chen Yang and Xun Jiahong.

"Well, what you said makes sense." Zeng Yunhui nodded.

Si Zhenhua looked at this scene and was slightly surprised.

This was not the first time Si Zhenhua had heard of Zeng Yunhui's name. Little Zeng was very arrogant in the department. Even when facing some deputy directors, he would often argue. Who would have thought that he would be so obedient in front of Chen Yang?

"Director Zhenhua, what do you think?" Chen Yang asked Si Zhenhua.

"As for the life-extending soup, you can give it a try." Si Zhenhua nodded.

The patient's current condition is not dangerous, and Si Zhenhua, the life-extending soup doctor, also knows this. What's more, what Chen Yang said just now makes sense.

Given the patient’s current condition, the blocking effect of Western medicine is not strong, but Chinese medicine can indeed be tried.

"I'll arrange more people to keep an eye on this place tonight and see the situation tomorrow." Si Zhenhua said to Chen Yang.

"Thank you, Director Zhenhua." Chen Yang expressed his gratitude.

As a trainee, and a young man at that, Chen Yang should be grateful that Si Zhenhua could trust him so much, although Chen Yang knew that Si Zhenhua's attitude was partly due to Zeng Yunhui and partly due to Wen Manlu.

"You go and communicate with the patient." Si Zhenhua said to Chen Yang.

"Okay, thank you Director Zhenhua."

Chen Yang thanked him again and said, "I'll stay in the emergency department tonight, just in case something happens."

"That's fine." Si Zhenhua nodded.

When he came out of the ward, the patient's son came to greet him: "Doctor Chen, Doctor Zeng."

"We already understand the situation and have just discussed it. Let's use a dose of medicine tonight to see the effect." Chen Yang said to the patient's son.

"Don't you need surgery?" asked the patient's son.

"We haven't reached that stage yet." Chen Yang said.

"Don't you need to go to the ICU?" the patient's second son asked again: "The district hospital has asked us to prepare for going to the ICU."

“Not yet.”

Chen Yang smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry too much, the situation is not as serious as you think. Of course, we can't take it lightly. Doctor Zeng and I will be on duty here tonight."

"Doctor Chen, Doctor Zeng, thank you." The patient's two sons hurriedly expressed their gratitude.

Through chatting with the patient's son, Chen Yang roughly made a judgment. The patient's daughter asked for help in the circle of friends. Another factor might be that the family was nervous. The district hospital said that they should be prepared to go to the ICU, and going to the ICU would cost a lot of money.

It was for this reason that the patient's son called his sister who was at school to discuss what to do. The younger daughter who was also at school suddenly panicked.