allendalepharm Chapter 69 A Visit to the Zhou Residence to Carefully Treat a Chronic Illness
Chapter 69 A Visit to the Zhou Residence to Carefully Treat a Chronic Illness
Chapter 69 A Visit to the Zhou Residence to Carefully Treat a Chronic Illness
1. Proceed in sequence to Zhou's residence
After visiting several households along the way, Chen Shanhe set off with Su Wanjing according to the agreed-upon order of visits.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming followed closely behind, their steps hurried, their expressions full of urgency and anticipation.
Today I am going to Zhou Deshan's home to treat his wife, with whom he has been married for many years, for her chronic and stubborn ailment of coldness and numbness in her lower back and legs.
Zhou Deshan walked to the side, his brows slightly furrowed, his face showing a mixture of guilt and helplessness.
He turned to the side, spoke earnestly to Chen Shanhe, and began to speak slowly.
"Little Divine Doctor of Mountains and Rivers, my wife has been suffering from this chronic back and leg ailment for over ten years."
"I've practiced medicine for most of my life, prescribing medicine and performing acupuncture every day, but that can only temporarily suppress the pain."
"The cold and dampness have penetrated to the bone and blocked the meridians. No matter how I diagnose and treat it, I can never get rid of the deep-seated root of the disease."
Xu Jingming walked to the side, sighed softly, and whispered in agreement with Zhou Deshan.
"Brother Zhou, your medical skills are among the best in the provincial capital. Even you have been unable to cure this disease for a long time. It is indeed a stubborn and difficult-to-treat ailment."
The two walked and talked, their eyes filled with anticipation, hoping that Chen Shanhe could completely cure this long-standing ailment.
Su Wanjing walked slowly beside her and softly offered a few words of comfort.
"Mr. Zhou, there is no need to worry. Shanhe Medical is highly skilled and will surely be able to find the root cause of the illness and gradually treat it to improve your condition."
Chen Shanhe remained calm and unhurried, simply nodding slightly as he continued his journey in silence, already fully aware of his own situation.
The group soon arrived at the gate of Zhou Deshan's simple and elegant residence and slowly stopped.
Poems as proof:
Following the doctor's instructions, they went to Huatang.
Only to relieve the pain and suffering of chronic illness.
A chronic disease that has persisted for ten years is difficult to cure.
All I wish for is peace and good health.
II. Carefully examine the root cause of the disease to differentiate between cold and dampness.
Zhou Deshan quickly stepped forward, pushed open the gate, and led everyone straight into the bedroom.
On the bed, an old woman lay curled up on her side, her legs slightly bent, her expression one of great pain.
Years of suffering from cold and numbness have left her pale, with stiff waist and legs, and she trembles with pain at the slightest movement.
Seeing his wife's pained expression, Zhou Deshan's eyes were filled with heartache, and he quickly comforted her gently.
"Old woman, don't try to tough it out. Today, the Little Divine Doctor of the Mountains and Rivers has come and will surely be able to help you find the root of your illness."
The old woman slowly opened her eyes, managed a weak smile, and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Thank you all for coming from afar. This old ailment has plagued me for many years, and I have long since given up hope."
Chen Shanhe walked slowly to the bedside, his expression calm, and bent down to carefully observe, listen, inquire, and diagnose.
First observe the complexion and tongue coating, then feel the temperature of the limbs, and finally place your fingertips firmly on the wrist pulse to carefully examine the blood and qi.
His fingertips rose and fell slowly, repeatedly taking the pulse to diagnose the illness, his eyes focused, not daring to be careless in the slightest.
In a short time, the root cause was thoroughly understood: cold and dampness had penetrated deep into the bones, the meridians had been blocked and stagnant for many years, and the flow of qi and blood could not be smooth.
Chen Shanhe straightened up, looked at Zhou Deshan who was standing to the side with a face full of anxiety, and asked in a calm tone.
"Old Zhou has practiced medicine for many years and is very experienced. If you were to treat this illness, what approach would you take and what prescription would you use?"
Zhou Deshan paused, his eyes darting away slightly, and a hint of unease flashed across his face.
Poems as proof:
Carefully observe Yin and Yang to distinguish between turbidity and cold.
Dampness and stagnation enter the bones, obstructing circulation.
Observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation reveal the underlying cause.
To see through the deep-seated illness within the internal organs.
Third, frankly admitting that traditional methods are difficult to eradicate completely.
Upon hearing the question, Zhou Deshan's face flushed red and then turned pale. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment before slowly answering.
His eyes darted around, and his tone lacked confidence, completely lacking the composure and arrogance of a seasoned, renowned doctor.
"If I were to treat the patient, I would use a conventional ancient prescription to warm the meridians and dispel cold, combined with herbs that promote blood circulation and unblock the channels."
"Daily acupuncture at set times unblocks the superficial meridians, dispels wind and cold from the body surface, and relieves pain and numbness in the lower back and legs."
He stopped mid-sentence, shook his head slightly, let out a long sigh, and looked utterly helpless and ashamed.
Xu Jingming stood aside and listened quietly, his expression calm, knowing in his heart that this was the most common treatment method in the industry.
Zhou Deshan looked up at Chen Shanhe, his tone tinged with self-mockery and dejection, and continued to speak frankly.
"I've used this ancient method for over a decade, repeatedly prescribing medicine and administering acupuncture, but it can only temporarily relieve the pain."
"The surface cold can be dissipated, but the deep-seated cold and dampness that penetrates to the bone can never be completely eradicated, and the root of the disease remains entrenched in the body year after year."
"I know perfectly well that this treatment only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause, but I have exhausted all my knowledge and have no other solutions."
After saying this, Zhou Deshan was filled with shame. He had practiced medicine all his life, yet he couldn't cure his own wife's chronic illness.
He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, looking annoyed, no longer displaying the arrogance of a veteran doctor.
The atmosphere in the room quieted down, and everyone looked at Chen Shanhe, waiting for him to speak and reveal the truly effective treatment plan.
Poems as proof:
Adhering to the surface of ancient laws,
I know it will be difficult to heal, and I am ashamed of my life.
Half a lifetime spent practicing medicine, all in vain.
It is difficult to break through the deep, penetrating cold that has seeped into the bones.
IV. Acupuncture and Medication, and Detailed Treatment
Chen Shanhe remained calm and composed. After listening to Zhou Deshan's heartfelt words, there was no hint of mockery on his face, nor did he deliberately deny the other party's treatment approach over the years.
He simply nodded slightly, then walked steadily to the edge of the bed, his expression focused, preparing to carefully treat and regulate the old woman's chronic illness.
Su Wanjing stood quietly to the side of the house, her gaze gentle and calm, watching Chen Shanhe practice medicine without blinking. She stood quietly by his side, waiting patiently without making a fuss or disturbing him.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming immediately held their breath and leaned forward slightly, their eyes fixed on Chen Shanhe's every move and every detail of his technique, not daring to blink even for a moment.
Chen Shanhe calmly took out his silver needle kit, slowly unfolded it, pinched the slender silver needles with his fingertips, steady and without shaking, and accurately targeted the key acupoints corresponding to the patient's waist and legs.
The needles are inserted at varying speeds and with precise control over depth, each one calmly piercing the skin and flesh to steadily clear the blocked meridians and blood vessels that have been stagnant for years.
The entire acupuncture technique was fluid and smooth, with the pressure and speed perfectly controlled. Every acupoint was selected with exquisite precision, hitting the core points of cold and dampness accumulation without the slightest error.
After finishing the acupuncture treatment, he used readily available materials to personally prepare a special medicine guide for the specific symptoms. He meticulously combined the medicinal materials according to the principles of monarch, minister, assistant, and guide, and gradually warmed and transformed the deep-seated cold and damp evil toxins that had penetrated deep into the bone marrow and lingered for many years.
While operating with precision, he slowly guided the flow of Qi along the meridians, layer by layer dispersing and expelling the accumulated cold and stagnation in his body.
The entire treatment process was clear and comprehensive, with each step linked to the next. The rhythm was steady and experienced, and the movements were clean and efficient, showing no sign of panic or inexperience. It was completely unlike the technique of a young country boy.
Zhou Deshan stood nearby, watching the entire process intently, his eyes filled with shock, confusion, and deep doubt.
He pondered this over and over again, unable to understand the diagnostic principles behind this method of acupoint selection, nor could he grasp the underlying medical principles of herbal combinations and the order of medication.
His lips moved slightly several times, the words were already on the tip of his tongue, and he was full of curiosity and wanted to ask about the reason.
But then she remembered how she had looked down on Chen Shanhe when they first met, and how he had treated the country boy with disdain. Out of pride and self-esteem as a seasoned doctor who had practiced medicine for half her life, she swallowed her question back down.
He could only keep his many questions to himself, silently reflecting on and pondering every detail of the treatment, and his thirst for knowledge and confusion grew stronger.
Poems as proof:
The acupuncture needles are applied steadily to unblock the meridians.
The miraculous medicine warms and dispels pathogenic factors.
Carefully treat chronic illnesses and eradicate old ailments.
The master's technique is unparalleled in the world.