I'm just a veterinarian! You've unlocked the Great Physician System!

Chapter 307 Strange Illness, Septic Shock! [Requesting Monthly Tickets and Recommendations]

"It definitely wasn't cotton swabs used to clean your ears. If you really hurt your ears, you wouldn't hear the ear-piercing sound of 'fingernails scratching the eardrum' that you described."

Zhang Lingchuan refuted the other party's assumption.

Because if there is damage, there may be a burning sensation, but there is definitely no feeling of scratching the eardrum with a fingernail.

"Dr. Zhang, do I have any quirks that could affect my ear? I don't usually touch it, but it suddenly got sick and is now extremely painful. It hurts so much that I can't stand it when I turn over. I really couldn't help but come here for a checkup."

Mr. Li covered his ears and spoke helplessly.

His entire expression was one of extreme pain.

"Mr. Li, please don't worry. Dr. Xiao Chuan is analyzing the patient's condition. I'm also curious, since it's an ear pain, shouldn't you normally go to an ENT specialist? Why did you come to our emergency department and even book an appointment with me?"

I saw Xiaochuan drinking water.

Huang Xiangning comforted her.

Her profile states, "Huang Xiangning, female, Level 2 Professor, State Council Special Allowance Expert, Deputy Director of the Emergency Medicine Expert Committee of the National Health Commission, Vice President of the Provincial Hospital, Director of the Emergency Department, possesses rich anatomical knowledge and clinical skills, and is particularly skilled in replantation of severed hands, reattachment of severed fingers, emergency treatment, and diagnosis of difficult and complicated diseases."

Let's just say this ear condition is a complex and difficult-to-diagnose problem.

However, most people, even if they have ear pain, would still choose the ENT department and rarely go to the emergency department.

"Vice President Huang, to be honest, I not only love surfing the internet but also like to dig around online. I saw what happened at your hospital yesterday on Douyin. I was worried that I might be missed in my diagnosis, so I also found out that Dr. Zhang is the same Dr. Zhang from the internet, who is your husband's student. That's why I came here and booked an emergency specialist appointment, hoping to run into Dr. Zhang. And I actually did."

Li Mulin began to speak.

He was shocked when people criticized the emergency department of the provincial hospital online.

I never imagined that the emergency department of the provincial hospital here would be so severely corroded.

The subsequent dramatic reversal left countless onlookers dumbfounded.

It turned out that Ming Song, the doctor everyone praised, missed a peanut without a thorough examination.

Dr. Ogawa from the emergency department was the one who saved the child and prevented a medical accident.

This incident damaged the reputation of the ENT department, and Dr. Mingsong was despised by countless people.

The reputation of the emergency department soared rapidly, with many people extremely curious about the identity of this Dr. Ogawa.

He was one of them.

Based on the information provided by Dr. Mingsong in the video.

Emergency Department Director's wife, veterinarian.

Further investigation revealed that this Dr. Xiao Chuan was actually Dr. Zhang, the veterinarian recently jokingly referred to online as the mortal enemy of "Seventh and Eighth Masters" and known for his flawless medical practice, who has over 12 million followers online.

She is a third-year graduate student in clinical veterinary medicine at the College of Giant Animals, and her supervisor is Shen Changming. According to some rumors found online, Shen Changming is married to Huang Xiangning, the director of the emergency department of the provincial hospital.

Once everything was in place, he booked an appointment online.

The main problem is that my ears have started to hurt terribly these past two days.

Taking medicine didn't help.

I have to come to the hospital.

He was initially unsure which hospital to choose, but after reading about the dispute between the ENT and Emergency departments at the provincial hospital, he ultimately opted to book an appointment with Huang Xiangning, the Vice President of the Emergency Department.

He also discovered that when Vice President Huang Xiangning was seeing patients, she usually had a junior doctor by her side.

The young doctor's description was very accurate.

After extensive investigation, he learned that the young doctor was Veterinarian Zhang.

Therefore, I decided to try my luck and see if Dr. Zhang was on duty at the specialist clinic on Tuesday. If he was, I could have him take a look at my ears to see what was wrong with them.

After all, netizens have said that this veterinarian Zhang has never made a mistake.

We can't afford to make a mistake when it comes to ourselves!
Unexpectedly, we actually ran into the two of them.

One of them was Dr. Zhang, the veterinarian.

The other person immediately said that their hearing was affected by a fetish.

This completely stunned him.

He swore that he had absolutely no quirks that could affect his hearing.

Knew it.

There is a big difference between the information circulating online and reality. For example, right now, as soon as I arrived, I felt that this veterinarian Zhang had made a mistake.

That's it.

Let's see what they're actually saying first.

"Oh, so you came for Dr. Ogawa. It seems that having Dr. Ogawa perform the surgery today was a good decision. Let's hear Dr. Ogawa's analysis."

Zhang Lingchuan was drinking water just now.

Now it was Huang Xiangning's turn, and she was extremely happy.

It's mainly because everyone recognizes Xiaochuan's talent.

Come to think of it, I missed him quite a bit when he went to Guizhou Province before.

Sometimes the other person's logic is really quite bizarre.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Li, when you have an unusual ear problem, it's usually better to consult a veterinarian."

After putting down his water glass, Zhang Lingchuan began to speak.

"Veterinarians are more skilled at this? Dr. Zhang, could you tell me what's wrong with my ear?"

Li Mulin inquired.

"Our initial suspicion is that a foreign object may have gotten into the ear."

Zhang Lingchuan replied.

"Foreign object! But nothing foreign has ever gotten into my ear! I rarely even clean my ears, so it couldn't have been cotton that got stuck in there when I was removing cotton from my ears."

When Li Mulin heard about the strange object, he was very puzzled.

If you say you have otitis media and a large piece of earwax inside caused this strange tinnitus, then the itching is somewhat believable, but the idea of ​​a foreign object entering the ear is truly unbelievable.

After all, earwax, which is secreted by the ear itself, isn't considered a foreign object.

"Mr. Li, you usually keep cats or something, right? I see some animal fur on you, like a cat's, and you even have a cat's scent."

Zhang Lingchuan smiled and asked.

The other person was wearing black pants, and as a veterinarian, I could immediately see that there were some cat hairs hanging on them.

In fact, if people spend a lot of time with cats and dogs, they will also develop a cat or dog smell.

Of course, this scent is quite subtle, and most people wouldn't notice it unless they have a particularly sensitive nose or work in a similar environment.

Anyway, he can smell it.

Huang Xiangning had originally planned to be a hands-off manager today.

But after hearing Zhang Lingchuan's words, she couldn't sit still.

Looking at the patient, I was inexplicably having a mental breakdown.

She didn't actually smell anything, but she could see some hair on her pants, though she wasn't sure if it was cat or dog hair.

But since Ogawa is a veterinarian, it's quite possible that he said it was cat hair.

But then again, what does having a foreign object in your ear have to do with owning a cat? It can't possibly be cat hair that got into your ear, right?

If that's the case, it should be an ear infection, so why would there be a sound of fingernails scratching the eardrum?

It doesn't feel right.

However, even the biggest storm is a psychological one.

Because practical experience told her that no matter how outrageous Xiaochuan's words were, the logic would eventually make sense.

"Dr. Zhang, you are indeed a veterinarian, you guessed right. I do have two cats, but what does that have to do with the foreign object in my ear? Especially what you called a fetish, I don't understand!"

Li Mulin admitted to keeping cats, but continued to press him for details.

Especially the word "habit" or "hobby".

It made him feel very uncomfortable.

After all, the word "habit" is generally considered a negative term.

"If Mr. Li keeps a cat, does he sleep with the cat at night?"

Zhang Lingchuan continued his questioning calmly and patiently.

Huang Xiangning is tactically drinking water.

Since she hasn't made any contact yet, what do Xiaochuan's questions have to do with ears?

"Yes, my cat is quite clingy, and I do sleep with him at night. Could it be that Dr. Zhang, you mean that my ear problem is caused by sleeping with my cat?"

Li Mulin was dumbfounded.

He looked at Zhang Lingchuan with a very surprised expression.

"Yes, based on my initial diagnosis, it's highly likely that parasites from your cat got into your ear while you were sleeping with it, which caused this ear condition. Do you feel like you're under construction 24/7?"

Zhang Lingchuan nodded.

This is also the result of his recent system scan. [Three-hour unlimited normal scan card successfully used.]

When the first patient came in.

He then used a wireless scanning card.

【特殊物品：特殊体力药水*17、精准检测12*、系统空间模拟训练一周时长卡*1、过敏道具卡*1、技能晋升书*1。】

There's another one among the special items.

It will be gone after use.

Currently, there are only five special items: stamina potions, accuracy tests, simulation training cards, allergy prop cards, and skill upgrade books.

While three hours of unlimited scans is a standard scan.

However, the test results are sufficient for making inferences.

System scan complete.

Patient Name: Li Mulin.

[Patient's gender: Male.]

[Patient's age: 33 years old.]

[Patient's condition: Persistent ear ringing for over ten days. Initially, only occasional rustling sounds were felt in the left ear. Recently, a scratching sound accompanied by a burning sensation has been frequently heard in the ear at night, preventing sleep for several nights.]

[Patient Diagnosis: Demodex folliculitis.]

[System notification: The patient's prolonged contact with a pet cat, which is a carrier of Demodex mites, suggests that the infection likely occurred through sharing pillows and towels with the cat. Demodex mites have a lifespan of only 14 days, but a single female can lay 30-50 eggs at a time. Without timely intervention, a 'mite special forces' formation can develop in the ear canal, causing mechanical irritation. Furthermore, the mites' excrement can induce otitis externa, and in severe cases, lead to tympanic membrane perforation or even septic shock. The host is advised to promptly recommend that the patient undergo an otoscopy to remove the Demodex mites.]

The other person has a yellow tag above their head.

Based on the system's estimates, it is unlikely to die within three years.

But your ears will definitely suffer.

As a veterinarian, he really doesn't recommend that people have too close contact with cats and dogs, such as sleeping together, sharing towels, or even bathing together.

Because cats and dogs can carry parasites.

It can even spread to people.

"Yes, yes, yes! That's a very accurate description! It's like 24-hour construction! But our cat doesn't have any parasites, and aren't parasites supposed to live in the stomach? How could they possibly get into the ear! Veterinarian Zhang, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Li Mulin deeply understands the metaphor of "working on the ear 24 hours a day".

But the other party also found it unbelievable.

After all, many parasites reside in the intestines of the human body.

Just like Xia Yu, who was diagnosed with parasitic cancer by Dr. Zhang before.

They set a record of 14 meters for tapeworms and also removed 1.5 kilograms of echinococcosis.

It's unbelievable that he has a parasite in his ear, especially since his cat doesn't have any parasites and is very clean.

"Cats are furry animals, and many parasites, such as Demodex mites, can hide under their fur. These are tiny mites. You may have shared a pillow with your cat, and water may have gotten into your ear canal when you washed your hair and you didn't dry it in time. The high humidity in your ear canal provided an ideal environment for mites to breed, which eventually led to your current symptoms."

Zhang Lingchuan said.

"Um!!!"

Huang Xiangning's eyes lit up.

The logic seems to make sense now.

And this possibility is actually quite high!

"Is...is that so?"

Li Mulin also withdrew his earlier contempt, because although he didn't know what the outcome would be, he felt that what the other party said made a lot of sense.

"These Demodex mites reproduce quickly and are permanent parasites. Their excrement will likely cause ear canal inflammation, and in severe cases, even eardrum perforation, septic shock, and so on."

Zhang Lingchuan then recounted the consequences.

It's unlikely that a single mite could kill someone.

However, it is entirely possible for the pain to be excruciating.

"Oh no, it's that serious!!"

Li Mulin panicked.

He never imagined that sleeping with a cat and sharing a bed with a cat would lead to this kind of Demodex mite infestation.

"Don't worry, get an otoscopy first, and the doctor there will find a way to remove it for you. Ear diseases often progress silently. If you experience tinnitus, a feeling of fullness in the ear, unusual sounds in the ear, especially a 'rustling' or 'scratching' sound, persistent itching, or unusual-smelling discharge, you should get an otoscopy as soon as possible. Do not use cotton swabs or ear picks to damage the ear canal barrier. Pet owners are advised to deworm their pets monthly and clean the auricle and ear canal opening with 75% alcohol wipes after contact. Avoid sharing towels and pillows with your pets."

Zhang Lingchuan asked his teacher's wife to give him a medical check-up.

At the same time, he patiently gave instructions.

This is also a sincere piece of advice from a veterinarian.

Of course, some people might say, "I've been sleeping with my cat for 5-6 years without any problems. You're just blaming the cat. If the owner gives the cat its medication regularly every month, there won't be any issues. Does sleeping with a cat or dog bother you?" Some families even have babies who sleep with cats and dogs without any problems!

Then he could only repeat the same statement.

Not everyone will get infected, but who knows if you'll be next?

Just like the age-old topic of cancer, everyone has the same lifestyle, so why do some people get it while others don't?
"Okay, thank you, doctor. I'll go take a look!"

Soon after, Li Mulin left the consultation room.

And after paying online, the examination was carried out immediately.

Otoscopy room.

"My God, Mr. Li, there's a live cat mite attached to the surface of your left eardrum!"

The doctors in charge of the examination were stunned by the scene on the screen.

"What?! There are actually live mites in my eardrum!!"

Li Mulin was stunned.

It's exactly the same as what that Dr. Zhang said.

This is too scary.

"Yes, it's a small, white Demodex mite, about the size of a grain of millet. It's crawling on the surface of your eardrum at a speed of 0.5 millimeters per minute. The barbs on its feet have already caused minor damage to the epithelium of your eardrum. The reason you hear the rustling sound, and the pain from scratching your eardrum with your fingernails is all because of it."

The doctor in charge began to speak.

Half an hour later.

The doctor successfully removed the foreign object using a cerumen flushing technique.

"Oh my god, thank you, Director Qin! My ears feel so clear and new again. I should have come to the hospital sooner!!"

The irrigation was performed by Dr. Qin, the head of the ENT department.

Li Mulin expressed his gratitude.

"You should thank Dr. Ogawa."

Director Qin spoke with a meaningful tone.

Of course, he meant it sincerely.

Otherwise, their ENT department would likely have suffered another Level 1 medical malpractice incident.

He went to a meeting this morning as well.

Given that Dr. Mingsong nearly caused a Class A medical accident due to carelessness, he was given a warning by the hospital, suspended from his duties for six months, required to make a profound self-criticism, and barred from performance evaluations and professional title assessments for three years.

But this punishment was actually the result of Dr. Ogawa's efforts to salvage the situation.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have only given such a small amount.

If an accident occurs, especially involving a child, the medical department could impose administrative penalties, including revoking their medical license.

"I really should thank them. I didn't believe it when I read online that their diagnostic accuracy was 100%, but now that I see it, I'm totally convinced! I can even hear the wind blowing past my ears with exceptional clarity now!!"

Li Mulin said excitedly.

He felt that his hearing had been completely restored and he could hear very clearly.

"You heartless hospital—"

However, he had barely finished speaking when...

Suddenly, I heard a roar.

"Director Qin, what's going on? I think I heard someone cursing a heartless hospital? Am I hallucinating?!"

Li Mulin's voice was filled with doubt.

Did I hallucinate after washing my ears?

"I don't think so... because I heard it too."

Director Qin's smile was a little stiff.

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　It's late again... mainly because the plot is really hard to write o(╥﹏╥)o. The author still has to look for various examples and stuff, sorry everyone~, I've kept you waiting.

　　
　
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