Chapter Thirty-Four: Reusing Rhubarb

  While pondering, Wang Xu continued to look down and after taking Da Cheng Qi Tang without effect, Qian You Sheng and others gave the old man Shen Yu Wan.

  Shen Yu Wan is also a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, from "Ru Men Shi Qin", mainly treating symptoms such as stagnation of drinking and chest fullness, dampness and numbness, stomach distension pain, etc. Compared to Da Cheng Qi Tang, it has deviated from the disease, and should be an attempt by Qian Yu Sheng and others, but after taking the medicine, there is still no effect.

  Later, the method of dredging was also adopted, which is also treating the symptoms but not the root cause. Now, the old man's condition has become very serious, and the suffering he endures may only be understood by Miao Runfeng who is present.

  Although Miao Runfeng and the old man's symptoms are similar, the causes of their illnesses are different, so they cannot be generalized.

  After reading the medical record, Wang Xu deliberated for a moment and said: "The old man's illness should still start with Da Cheng Qi Tang, and the rhubarb in it can be increased to 60 grams."

  "60 grams?" Qian You Sheng exclaimed in surprise. This 60 grams was a full two taels!

  "Not bad, change the large yellow to 60 grams, still use Da Cheng Qi Tang. The old man's qi and blood are flourishing, his physical fitness is better than others, and he likes to drink strong liquor, so the internal heat must be much higher than other similar patients. The disease is severe and the medicine is light, taking medicine is like throwing stones into the ocean, it must be attacked with fierce medicine." Wang Xu explained.

  Listening to Wang Xu's explanation, Qian Yousheng nodded slightly, what Wang Xu said was indeed very reasonable, but he still had some worries about using two liang of Dahuang.

  Rhubarb is mainly used to treat constipation due to excess heat; hot and stagnant chest pain; dysentery due to damp-heat; jaundice; gonorrhea; edema and abdominal distension; difficulty urinating, etc. It is indeed effective in treating constipation in the elderly. However, rhubarb has a bitter and cold nature, with an extremely strong purging effect, so taking such a large dose of rhubarb is not advisable according to Qian Yousheng.

  "Can't we reduce the dosage a bit and try it out first?" Qian Yousheng said tentatively. As a renowned "Divine Hand of Apricot Forest" in Jiangzhou, it was rare for Qian Yousheng to be so polite in seeking Wang Xu's opinion.

  It must be said that although traditional Chinese medicine is now in decline, the remaining traditional Chinese doctors, especially the older generation of traditional Chinese doctors, are decent people with good character. Whether it's Gao Xianmin or Yun Chongzhi, Liu Qiancheng, or Qian Yousheng whom Wang Xu saw today, none of them have any airs about themselves, and at least when treating illnesses and saving lives, they absolutely do not let personal feelings interfere.

  Upon hearing Qian Yousheng's words, Wang Xu let out a faint sigh and said: "Nowadays the old man's condition has become even more critical. At this time, if we still use small doses of medicine or hesitate, we will lose the opportunity for treatment."

  Wang Xu finished speaking, shook his head, walked to the side and wrote a prescription, signed his name, and ignored others, saying to Miao Runfeng: "Director Miao, I haven't eaten yet, I'm a bit hungry, so I'll take my leave first." After finishing, he left the ward.

  Miao Runfeng saw this and hastily shouted: "Doctor Wang, wait!" As he said that, he nodded to Luo Tongquan and hurriedly chased after him.

  After catching up with Wang Xu, Miao Runfeng asked in surprise: "Doctor Wang, what's going on?"

  In Miao Runfeng's view, just now in the ward, whether it was Luo Tongquan or Qian Yousheng, they were all polite to Wang Xu. Now that Wang Xu suddenly left, he was a bit confused.

  When Miao Runfeng asked, Wang Xu smiled and said: "The old man's symptoms have been clearly diagnosed, the only hesitation is the use of medicine, and at this time the old man's situation cannot be cured without strong medicine. I have already spoken out the method, if you continue to stay in the ward, whether it is Lao Qian or Mayor Luo will hesitate and ask questions repeatedly, and finally miss the opportunity. My leaving like this is to force them to make a decision."

  After listening to Wang Xu's explanation, Miao Runfeng suddenly enlightened and smiled: "So that's it, I didn't expect Dr. Wang to have such profound meaning."

  Listening to Miao Runfeng's praise, Wang Xu shook his head and said: "Actually, I am also escaping responsibility. As long as I stay in the ward, no matter how they use the medicine, it will necessarily have something to do with me. If I leave, whether they use two or not, it has nothing to do with me."

  Although Wang Xu said so, Miao Runfeng did not think so. After Wang Xu left, Qian Yousheng and others had nothing to do with Wang Xu if they didn't use the prescription proposed by Wang Xu. If they followed the prescription written by Wang Xu and couldn't cure the disease in the end, Wang Xu would definitely be held responsible. Moreover, when he was about to leave, Wang Xu specially wrote a prescription and signed his name, which meant that he was very confident in the prescription he had written and was not afraid to take responsibility for it.

  It's worth noting that in a situation like this, even if Wang Xu didn't write the prescription, no one would have said anything, but he still did, which made Miao Runfeng admire him.

  After Miao Runfeng and Wang Xu left, the people in the ward were suddenly at a loss for words. Luo Tongquan walked over to pick up the prescription left by Wang Xu and asked Qian Yousheng tentatively: "Qian Lao, what do you think of this..."

  Qian Yousheng was also taken aback for a moment, not that he didn't agree with Wang Xu's method, but out of caution, he had to carefully consider it. After all, such a large dose of medication would have unpredictable consequences, and originally he still wanted to discuss it further with Wang Xu, but unexpectedly Wang Xu just left.

  For Wang Xu, this young man, Qian You Sheng still has a lot of appreciation for him. Being able to diagnose Lao Luo's illness in one go shows that his medical skills are very solid, but it can't be helped that he is somewhat arrogant.

  In Qian You-sheng's view, Wang Xu left because he questioned Wang Xu's prescription. His medical skills were not bad, but his temperament was too stubborn.

  "With such a large dose of medication, I don't dare guarantee what uncontrollable consequences will occur." Qian Yousheng said with a moment's hesitation.

  "Why don't we try what Qian Lao said first and use one or two Dahuang?" suggested Liang Qiuhai.

  "I think it's okay, let's try one or two first. If the effect is not good, there are no adverse consequences, and then add to two." Qian Yousheng nodded in agreement.

  "Good......" Luo Tongyuan was just about to speak, having only said the word "good", when his phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Miao Runfeng calling, so he answered it.

  "Lao Luo, I suggest you follow the prescription that Dr. Wang just mentioned and don't make any changes arbitrarily." As soon as the phone was answered, Miao Runfeng's voice came over.

  "Why is that?" Luo Tong asked, completely puzzled.

  Miao Runfeng hastily repeated what Wang Xu had just said: "He can do this, and he must have a plan in mind. The consequences of not being able to cure it are not something that a small doctor like him can bear. You think about it yourself." After finishing speaking, Miao Runfeng hung up the phone.

  Listening to the busy tone coming from the phone, Luo Tongquan was stunned for a moment. Although he wasn't a doctor, his experience was not ordinary, and Miao Runfeng's words made sense to him. However, this concerned his father's illness, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

  "Qian Lao, after taking one or two large doses of Huang, how long will it take to determine if there is an effect?" Lu Tongquan asked Qian Yousheng after a moment of contemplation.

  "It'll be at least tomorrow morning." Qian You Sheng said with a pause, and then his brow furrowed in concern as he added: "But judging from the old master's condition, if the medicine doesn't take effect within one or two days, by tomorrow morning, his illness will surely worsen again."

  "In other words, if you take one or two liang of Da Huang now and there is no effect by tomorrow morning, taking another two liang may not be effective either?" asked Luo Tongquan.

  "Not bad." Qian Yousheng nodded, feeling a bit down for a moment. The timing of treatment was crucial, and once the opportunity was missed, sometimes it meant missing a life. Unfortunately, he still didn't have Wang Xu's charisma.

  After hearing Qian Yousheng's answer, Luo Tongquan fell into deep thought again. Firstly, he was currently taking the medicine according to Wang Xu's prescription, and Mr. Lao's condition might improve or worsen; secondly, if he reduced the dosage by half and it had no effect, continuing with the current prescription might not be effective either. This was indeed a difficult choice.

  After leaving Luo Tongquan's father's ward, Wang Xu went to the toilet at the stairwell and came out to see Miao Runfeng just hanging up the phone. He knew that Miao had called Luo Tongquan and didn't mind. The two of them left the hospital together and returned to Yun City overnight.

  Miao Runfeng sent Wang Xu back to the dormitory all the way. By the time Wang Xu returned to the dormitory, it was almost twelve o'clock.

  The next morning, Wang Xu was still drowsy when he was woken up by the ringing of his mobile phone. He thought it was the alarm clock he had set, but when he picked it up to take a look, it turned out to be a call from Miao Runfeng, and the time was only 6 o'clock in the morning.

  "Director Miao, so early?" Wang Xu answered the phone with a smile.

  "What's up, haven't gotten out of bed yet?" Miao Runfeng asked with a smile, sounding pretty good.

  "Not yet, our hospital starts work at 8 o'clock." Wang Xu said with a bitter smile, he had fallen asleep at 1 am last night and was now somewhat dazed.

  Wang Xu was indeed not very sober, and Miao Runfeng didn't beat around the bush, saying directly: "Old Master Luo has recovered."

  "Have they taken their medicine according to the prescription?" Wang Xu asked with a smile, and indeed there was no surprise.

  "Yes, not long after we left last night, the old man took a dose of medicine according to your prescription and had an effect at 5 o'clock this morning. He is now having smooth bowel movements. Mayor Luo asked me to thank you and hopes you can come over today for a follow-up examination." Miao Runfeng said with a smile.

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