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Chapter 137 An Old Man Abandoned by the Times, Suffering from Flying Snake Disease! [Second Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets]

The live stream has been going on for a very long time, from 8:30 to almost 3:00.

I'm sure he's exhausted too.

So whether or not they will help this old lady is actually an unknown.

"Wow, is Veterinarian Zhang really planning to watch? If he keeps watching, today's live stream is going to break records, right?"

"Given Zhang's personality, I feel there's a high probability the other party will take a look."

"The old folks are so resilient. From their description, it didn't sound like a minor issue. After all, it involved a stomachache that felt like being choked by a ghost, and being pricked with needles while sleeping! If it were me, I'd probably rush to the hospital immediately! I'd be terrified it's the Grim Reaper knocking on my door!!"

"What exactly are bone spurs? Do people really get them?"

"Literally, it means the bones have mutated and grown into the shape of thorns. Of course, I'm not a medical student, so I'm not very clear on this. You can ask a medical expert."

"If Veterinarian Zhang accepts the case, I think he'll tell you; if he doesn't, it means the old lady is basically fine." - A devoted fan.

Studio.

Although several patients have been diagnosed in succession.

They've been streaming for so long again.

But if Veterinarian Zhang isn't tired, they aren't tired either. Besides, many people are very interested in this old woman's illness.

on site.

The people at the media convergence center exchanged glances.

"Wanqing, do you want me to help take the photos?"

Zhang Lingchuan's live stream lasted for the same amount of time as Song Wanqing's filming.

Wei Xiaoyuan was worried that the other party wouldn't be able to withstand it.

He then asked them directly.

She's happy to help if needed.

It's just that the effect might not be as good as Song Wanqing's filming.

"It's alright, Xiaoyuan. Let me stand guard for the last time today."

Song Wanqing smiled and said.

If Teacher Zhang himself is tired, then she must not be tired either.

"Okay, call me if you can't hold on."

Wei Xiaoyuan nodded.

If Dr. Zhang hadn't taken on this elderly woman, the case might have ended right now.

But given Teacher Zhang's personality, the other party will most likely accept the case.

We don't know exactly how much longer it will take.

"Grandma, please keep this money. I'm a veterinarian, I can't treat patients, I can only help you take a look."

Zhang Lingchuan pushed the two hundred yuan back to the other party.

And he specifically emphasized the word "help".

"Second Aunt, it's a good thing that Veterinarian Zhang won't treat you; it proves you're not sick..."

When everyone heard the first half of the sentence, they shook their heads slightly in disappointment.

There were even some quick-tongued comments.

The fact that Dr. Zhang isn't examining you is actually a sign that you're not sick, which is a good thing.

When Zhang Lingchuan said the next sentence, the fastest auntie froze on the spot.

So you didn't finish speaking!

"Why are you talking so fast!"

The other person's man was also there.

Although we don't eat here.

However, because Zhang Lingchuan and the TV station were there, some neighbors still came to join in the fun.

There definitely weren't as many people as there were at the village entrance just now.

There were only five or six neighbors present.

In fact, not only at the scene, but also in the live broadcast room at the beginning, there were some people who understood Zhang Lingchuan's refusal.

After all, the live stream lasted too long.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Lingchuan suddenly changed the subject.

This indicates that I can only offer assistance.

"This...this medical treatment is free? You have to pay the veterinarian too? Is it inconvenient for the TV station to charge here? Veterinarian Zhang, I'll secretly give you this, take it!"

This old lady, Hong, clearly found it a bit hard to understand.

After all, there's no such thing as free medical care.

You have to pay to do anything.

Could it be that the TV station staff were there, making the other party hesitant to accept the money?

It's okay, I can actually give it to the other person secretly.

"Grandma Hong, really, there's no need. I didn't charge the patient with the lump on his leg that Boss Lu mentioned. Veterinarians are not allowed to charge for their services under national regulations."

Suddenly I realized that this old lady is actually quite cute.

Zhang Lingchuan emphasized it again.

It seems that older people still respond well to this approach.

"Huh? The government won't accept it? Is the government so kind as to let veterinarians treat us for free? Aren't you losing out?"

As expected, the old woman was greatly shocked after hearing this.

At the same time, she looked at Zhang Lingchuan with some reluctance.

A veterinarian is also a doctor.

Back in their day, having a veterinarian was a luxury.

Who would have thought that the government now stipulates that veterinarians cannot charge for treating patients? This may be good for ordinary people, but aren't veterinarians at a disadvantage?

“Not suffering a loss is, strictly speaking, the country’s protection of us. Come, Grandma Hong, give me your hand, let me take your pulse.”

Zhang Lingchuan smiled and said.

Having regulations is a good thing.

After all, treating people is not like treating animals. If you treat an animal and it dies, you can just kill it and sell it for meat. But what if you treat a person and it dies?

Therefore, the use of medication on people is extremely restrained under normal circumstances.

Veterinarians, on the other hand, have much more discretion in prescribing medications for animals.

At least they don't have such strict control over people.

Well, how should I put it?

When the old lady first arrived, he noticed that she had a yellow tag on her head.

At first, he thought the other person had come for a consultation on their own.

To everyone's surprise, they brought a cat instead.

Since it wasn't a red label, and the other person's purpose was to have their cat examined, he didn't proactively scan it.

After all, who knows if the old woman is aware of her condition?

If you already know, wouldn't it be redundant to scan it yourself?

So, just like before, it's a yellow label; unless the other party asks me first, I won't proactively seek medical attention.

Even if the other person is an elderly woman, it's the same.

"This……"

The old woman looked at the roadside shopkeeper.

"Second Aunt, if you're going to see him, then go ahead and do it. Veterinarian Zhang really can't take money!"

"That's what Boss Lu said."

This second aunt lives at the very top of the village, in an area with only a few families. She lives alone now. She has a daughter who is married and lives elsewhere, and her son works away from home. He doesn't seem to know how to use a mobile phone or anything like that. He only comes back for holidays.

No one knew that the other person had such an illness.

It would be good to see a veterinarian.

If there is a real problem, you can contact the other party's child and send them to the hospital.

"Haha, this old lady is quite interesting."

"I don't know why, but seeing this old lady Hong reminded me of my maternal grandmother back in my hometown."

"Yes, there are many elderly people left behind in rural areas now, but if there were any jobs available in their hometowns, who would want to leave to work elsewhere?"

"It's all out of necessity to make a living. My grandma is over seventy years old, my parents are working away from home, and I'm studying away from home. I bought her a cell phone, but she doesn't know how to use it at all. Society is so unfriendly to the elderly these days. It's like they've been abandoned. Like this old lady, she had a stomachache and felt like she was being pricked by needles in her back, but she just endured it. If it weren't for Aunt Fu's sister calling and everyone talking about Zhang the Veterinarian's miraculous skills, this old lady probably wouldn't have even considered seeing a doctor."

As for this Granny Hong.

While people find it cute and interesting, there's also a sense of bitterness in it.

Because there are many elderly people like this in rural areas.

Especially in remote areas.

Her child went to work in a factory on the coast, leaving her alone at home.

There were no cell phones, and when people got sick, they would just tough it out.

If you really can't bear it anymore, go find a neighbor to contact the child, or even go to the hospital by yourself.

But nowadays, hospitals offer various online registration, appointment registration, and even self-service registration options.

The old man looked out of place as he walked in.

If you can't read, even seeing a doctor will be a problem.

At county hospitals and county traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, you can often see elderly people walking in, looking lost and standing there blankly.

After all, when things are busy, the triage nurses can't attend to everything, let alone follow the entire examination process.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Dr. Zhang. I could bear the stomachache, but the bone spurs in my back are really unbearable. They hurt so much at night that I can't sleep at all!"

At that moment, Granny Hong stretched out her hand and spoke to Zhang Lingchuan.

"Okay, I'll take a look."

Zhang Lingchuan placed his hand on the other person's wrist.

[System notification: The system has detected that the host is currently receiving medical treatment. System-assisted scanning has been initiated.]

[Accurate detection... 4 tests remaining.]

[Routine testing...0 tests remaining for the day.]

[Initiating precise detection. Scan complete. Host will receive 100 professional reputation points. Please wait...]

And when I met this old woman.

The system detected that he was seeing a doctor and automatically started a scan.

There were five precise scans previously.

I used it once when I was watching the parasite, that Ms. Fu.

[Professional Reputation: LV4: 4500/5000 (Intern)]

His professional reputation increased by another hundred.

It's currently 4,500.

After scanning the old lady this time, his professional reputation should have reached 4,600.

At that time, there will still be 400 short of promotion.

I reckon I'll be promoted soon after I go to school. That sounds pretty fast.

I wonder what items will be in the special treasure chest I receive when I get promoted.

people.

I always like to look ahead.

System scan complete.

Patient Name: Hong Jiayun.

[Patient's gender: Female.]

[Patient's age: 72 years old.]

[Patient's condition: Loss of appetite, fatigue, pain, mild fever, muscle aches, and a pricking sensation at night.]

[Patient Diagnosis: Latent herpes zoster, also known as shingles, herpes zoster, or vesicular herpes zoster. Currently, there is no immediate danger to life.]

[System notification: This patient has latent herpes simplex, accompanied by significant neuralgia, mainly on the back, occurring consistently between 3 and 5 AM. This virus initially manifests as chickenpox, and can then remain dormant in the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord for a long period. Weakened immune function can induce viral reactivation. Although this patient currently does not have obvious herpes rash on the skin, the neuralgia is extremely pronounced. The host is advised to seek medical attention for examination. Serological testing, PCR testing, skin biopsy, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and visual field testing can be used to determine the cause, followed by antiviral treatment.]

The scan results are in.

Actually, it's not entirely unexpected.

This is because it is a relatively common disease among the elderly.

In common parlance, it is called snake-like sores, flying snake disease, or waist-encircling dragon, etc.

It's because when the other person has an attack, the snake can coil around their body, making it look like they're being strangled by a snake.

There are even rumors that going around in circles with the other party means their death is imminent.

It's not actually that scary.

However, active intervention is necessary.

"Veterinarian Zhang, after you take my pulse, can you also take a look at the painful areas, especially my back? Can you check if I really have bone spurs? These bone spurs are strange; they hurt at night but are fine during the day."

This old woman, Hong, spoke to Zhang Lingchuan, who was taking her pulse.

Everyone listened intently.

After all, what this old lady is saying seems to be getting more and more far-fetched.

Even Chen Qian was curious and started searching online for what bone spurs actually were.

This is the first time in my life I've ever heard of this.

Some viewers in the live stream did offer explanations.

But it feels like the information is scattered and not very comprehensive.

"Okay, Grandma, you can take a look at me now."

Zhang Lingchuan nodded.

The system says the other party is latent, meaning they wouldn't normally show up on the skin.

Of course, it's better to look at it more carefully.

"Good good."

Grandma Hong immediately lifted up her clothes.

Song Wanqing then moved the camera up slightly, basically focusing on the area above Zhang Lingchuan and Granny Hong's shoulders.

Although the old lady might not care much, there are still so many people in the live stream, so she still has to be careful.

"Little Zhang, what exactly is wrong with my aunt? I've looked her over and there's nothing wrong with her stomach and back!"

Lu Yonghua asked curiously.

"Your skin is indeed very clean, Grandma. Is your back pain around 3 or 5 a.m.?"

Zhang Lingchuan confirmed Boss Lu's words and then asked Granny Hong for her opinion.

"Yes, yes, yes! Just three or five points! Dr. Zhang, you know that, so you must know what illness I have, right?!"

Grandma Hong looked at Zhang Lingchuan in disbelief.

"Uncle Zhang, do you know about this strange disease?"

Meanwhile, Chen Qian quietly asked Lao Zhang a question.

"Never seen it before, have no idea..."

Old Zhang shook his head.

Actually, when the other person was describing it, a disease called shingles came to mind. When he was making house calls, there was a family whose wife had the same disease.

I was thinking of asking him to take a look at it back then.

He was a veterinarian, so he didn't know anything about these things and naturally didn't help with the examination.

I initially thought the aunt's description of her illness sounded somewhat similar, but when she lifted her clothes, I found nothing there.

That means it's highly unlikely to be a snake wrapped around the waist.

What kind of illness could this be?

Strange!

And why does this kid look so confident?

Could it be that he figured it out again?

This is outrageous! Just how much has he been hiding since his trip back from Northeast China?!
Old Zhang thought to himself.

Meanwhile, in Northeast China at this time...

"You've gone too far! It's one thing to spot the parasites, but now you can even diagnose this strange old woman, and you can even tell what's wrong just by looking at her? What secrets did you hide when you came all the way from the South to study in the North?! The old man still says he never taught her! I don't believe a second! Seeing that this guy with those naturally gifted eyes, like a light bulb, he probably already recruited him, knowing he has a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine! A standoff! Fine! Tomorrow, you two will have a standoff!!"

Shen Changming certainly didn't miss the live broadcast.

If the other party makes a comment, they might even have a "true fan" tag attached to their own username.

You can earn the "True Fan" tag by watching four or more consecutive live streams, and then watching more than 90% of each subsequent live stream.

If a live stream is missed, this tag has to be counted again.

Therefore, Zhang Lingchuan did not know.

His mentor is deeply in love with him right now.

She had even been thinking about him, who was thousands of miles away, for a long time.

In the live broadcast room.

All the viewers were watching Zhang Lingchuan.

"I initially thought it was a snake wrapped around the waist, but the skin is clean, which makes things more complicated."

"Yes, I thought this old lady would have a ring of blisters around her waist."

"Don't be so anxious. Veterinarian Zhang is so calm, there must be results. Let's just wait patiently."

Although no one saw the herpes.

But everyone could still hear and see what Boss Lu said and the expressions on their faces.

From what they saw and heard, the old woman's skin was intact.

He doesn't look sick at all.

Therefore, the theory of snakes coiling around the waist was naturally overturned.

"Grandma, this is latent herpes. In traditional Chinese medicine terms, it's liver qi stagnation, which over time transforms into fire. The fire toxins in the liver meridian accumulate, and when combined with wind evil, it rushes upward to the head, causing it to coil around the waist."

Zhang Lingchuan then began to speak.

"Huh? Snakes wrapped around the waist? Veterinarian Zhang, but my aunt doesn't have any chickenpox marks on her body at all!!"

"Of course! If a snake were coiled around the waist, it should have covered the entire area, right? Could Veterinarian Zhang have made a mistake?"

People may not know much about shingles, but everyone knows about snakes wrapped around the waist.

Those watching asked incredulously.

As you all just saw, there was no sign of snakes coiling around Grandma Hong's waist.

"Late-stage herpes."

"So that's how it is. No wonder there were no surface symptoms on the skin."

"When I first heard this old lady describe it, this disease popped into my mind, but the skin examination proved it wrong. Who would have thought it was latent?"

Unlike offline, online it's an instant realization upon hearing about latent herpes.

After all, the nerve tingling pain in the other person often occurs at night and is punctual. In addition, experienced people can immediately associate it with the feeling of tightness and pain.

“Grandma, this is latent. Latent means it doesn’t show up. It’s like Grandpa Zhou Nongtian from Sanshui Village. His syphilis was also latent, so there were no skin manifestations, but the internal symptoms were the same.”

Zhang Lingchuan began to explain.

Generally speaking, people understand "snake coiling around the waist" to mean that the snake has completely wrapped around the waist.

In fact, there are also hidden snakes coiled around the waist.

The other person doesn't have herpes, but there is still that tight, stinging pain.

The main symptoms are pain in one area, stinging pain at different locations, burning sensation, and time-related symptoms.

He just asked around and found that the old lady had all of these.

Then combine this with the system's scan results.

That's practically a no-brainer.

"So it turns out I have a snake wrapped around my waist. I thought it was bone spurs like Ah Ming's child. That child cries every day. I can't even stand the pain, let alone a child."

When Grandma Hong heard that it was a snake wrapped around her waist, she even breathed a sigh of relief.

She was really afraid of developing bone spurs.

Ah Ming, who lives behind his house, has a child who has bone spurs and cries all night long.

"Huh? A child has bone spurs?"

Zhang Lingchuan looked puzzled.

"Yes, this child has bone spurs at only ten months old. It's so pitiful. Her mother used to bring her here for walks, but unless she was tired from crying, she would cry the whole way."

Mr. and Mrs. Lu and the villagers all nodded.

Because Amin's house is located at the top of the village.

You can think of Sankengtun as a large mountain ridge with one or two hundred households.

Grandma Hong, Ah Ming, and their cousins ​​were at the very top of the mountain.

Their home was on the left side of the mountain ridge, where people lived in scattered locations.

Most people are concentrated in the middle of the mountains and at the foot of the mountains.

So even though the other person was crying, very few people upstairs could hear it; only people like Granny Hong, who lived in the upper and lower rooms, knew about it.

And when they go out, they basically don't go into the village, because it's too far away.

So they're all located in the more peripheral areas.

For example, sometimes the mothers of the children will bring their children here.

They had indeed seen bone spurs.

It's absolutely heartbreaking.

"She's crying like this, aren't you going to take her to the hospital?"

Zhang Lingchuan found it a bit unbelievable.

Although he didn't really understand it, bone spurs do seem to affect a child's development.

The people at the media convergence center also found it unbelievable.

She cried all night long; her mother's heart must be breaking. Shouldn't she be taken to the hospital?
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