Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2384 Targeted Treatment
Cai Huaixin is a proper medical school graduate, so his knowledge of basic medical principles is naturally beyond question. Although Dr. Chen is an ophthalmologist, his knowledge of basic medical principles is only superior to Cai Huaixin's. However, the "digital medicine" school of thought, while still needing further refinement, is a completely new medical concept that is unfamiliar to both Cai Huaixin and Dr. Chen.

Bian Mu had already explained it very vividly, but the two of them were still completely confused and couldn't understand it at all.

Seeing the two people's astonished expressions, Bian Mu had no choice but to explain a few more words.

"Specifically regarding this patient, we must use the analogy of three engines. In layman's terms, for this patient, the generation and circulation of kidney qi is the first engine, which we'll call Engine No. 1. It's the power source for all qi in our TCM system, directly related to the absolute value of kidney yang. The absolute value of kidney yang directly affects the power, self-operation, and self-regulation of other qi units… and so on. Following the kidney meridian upwards, here! In the inner triangle area, there's a xiphoid process bone. Let's use this as a boundary. Above it, in the cavity surrounded by the ribs, we'll call it Engine No. 2; and so on, continuing upwards, all the way to the vicinity of the eye socket, where the eyeball floats—yes! There's roughly a cavity there, with limited space, like a ring-shaped cavity, which we'll call Engine No. 3." In general, the pressure distribution between engines 1, 2, and 3 is relatively balanced, and people don't feel any discomfort. Now, this patient has a small, narrow air-regulating chamber a little below the xiphoid process. Our school of thought calls it the 'xiphoid process regulator,' where a small air-regulating system operates. An experienced professional TCM doctor can clearly feel its changes with just a pulse diagnosis; the feeling is... somewhat similar to measuring blood pressure with a manual mercury sphygmomanometer. Currently, this patient has a problem there. The cause? Most likely, it's due to congenital developmental limitations..." Feeling thirsty, Bian Mu stopped talking, got up, found a disposable paper cup, filled it with water from the automatic water dispenser, leaned against the table, and drank a few sips facing the two people.

"From what you're saying, that small pneumatic system, which acts like a regulating valve, has partially lost its self-regulating ability, causing engine number 2 to malfunction. This then transmits to engine number 1, causing it to malfunction as well. For example, there's intraocular pressure imbalance, causing the eyeballs to protrude outwards, further exacerbating various abnormalities in the nerve conduction around the eyes. In addition, the patient is getting older, and his physiological functions are declining significantly, ultimately leading to a series of eye syndromes. This has made it difficult for him to eat or drink, and he can't even get a normal night's sleep. Is that what you mean?" Cai Huaixin's current situation shows he's not stupid; at least, his abstract thinking is quite developed. After his eyes darted around a couple of times, he had already guessed a few things.

Hearing this, Bian Mu couldn't help but smile.

"That's roughly it. This patient's work experience is relatively complex, resulting in a pressure load on his body that's about twice as high as normal. Normally, the body would instinctively activate its self-regulating system to concentrate this pressure load in the chest cavity. Under normal circumstances, he should have presented with an unexplained cough, but… reviewing his medical records, it's clear that this patient never exhibited any such symptoms. So, where did the excessive pressure load go? Where was the resulting stress response transferred?! We can clearly feel the excessive load just by taking his pulse." And the resulting concentrated stress ultimately ends up near the eye system. As for him, I'm just guessing, he's narrow-minded and always holds grudges. Actually… you can sense it to some extent by looking at his female relative. This habit clearly has a family genetic component. Since we lack laboratory-level data to verify this, we can only discuss it privately with you medical colleagues for now. Normally, we never mention it to related patients, not for any other reason than to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary doctor-patient conflicts.” After finishing a glass of water, Bian Mu stopped talking, went to the water dispenser, got another glass, and continued drinking.

"So... Master, the circular needle you just mentioned can alleviate this kind of excessive pressure difference load? At the same time, it can release stress to the maximum extent, thereby solving the problem of excessive stress concentration around the eyeball, and thus further eliminating the patient's main symptoms?! At least, it can restore his appetite and sleep to a normal state, is that correct?" Dr. Chen calmly interjected.

"That's roughly the idea. The circular needling technique has existed since ancient times. Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture often refers to it as the 'Yin-Yang Nine-Turn Needle,' like pushing a millstone. It utilizes the inertia of the body's meridian circulation to temporarily create a blood and qi circulation system, dissolving excessive loads and harmful stresses. The treatment cycle is relatively long. Our school has improved this needling method, precisely selecting multiple acupoints to form a 'circle' around the lesion. 'Circle' refers to a circle, and the length, depth, and yin-yang aspects are all grouped together, acting comprehensively on the affected area. Under normal circumstances, it should produce immediate results! We'll needling it later..." "After the acupuncture, could you please record the starting point of the treatment, Dr. Chen? If all goes well, the patient will likely cry out in hunger around 7:30 tomorrow morning. We suggest giving him only millet porridge, perhaps with a little ginseng and red dates, and no vegetables. At most, give him two small multigrain steamed buns. Avoid salt and sugar! By the way, this patient's blood sugar appears normal on the surface, but he has actually had latent diabetes for at least ten years. Please keep a close eye on this, Dr. Chen. We can do some more advanced and detailed medical examinations later. Please send me a copy of the results so we can all discuss them further." Bian Mu patiently explained.

"Okay, okay, Teacher Cai! The curator has explained everything so clearly, so... I'll go over and make the arrangements right away?" Dr. Chen glanced at the seat where Cai Huaixin was sitting and asked respectfully.

“No problem! That’s great, the big problem has finally eased up a bit…” As she spoke, Cai Huaixin got up and took the initiative to help Bian Mu carry the backpack towards the special needs ward.

……

The acupuncture went smoothly, and the female relative didn't express any objection. She stared intently at Bian Mu's skillful technique without uttering a sound.

Bian Mu guessed that the female relative had most likely already had someone check her background.

Before parting, Bian Mu secretly advised Cai Huaixin and Dr. Chen that the root cause of this patient's illness was not in ophthalmology, and that it would be best to arrange a safe transfer for him after his condition gradually improved.