Chapter 496 360: The Athletic Institute's Aortic Dissection
Sanqi, known for its effectiveness in "dispersing blood stasis, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, and relieving pain," is a renowned traditional Chinese medicine. It also goes by another name, "Tianqi," often familiar to people from toothpaste advertisements.
As the saying goes, "Sanqi is good, it's a treasure for the whole body," but its efficacy is best within the 3 to 7 years of its growth. Its low yield has led to a price surge, whereas Tusanqi is popular for its affordable price.
Its main functions are dispersing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, relieving pain, and it is used for hemoptysis, hematemesis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, traumatic bleeding, etc. Additionally, it also has a function of replenishing qi, hence it's commonly known as ginseng sanqi.
However, Tusanqi and Sanqi, despite the one-character difference in their names, have vastly different medicinal effects.
Tusanqi is not in the same category as Sanqi; it is not the same plant. Known also as Ju Sanqi, it is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, having effects like dispersing blood stasis, reducing swelling, relieving pain, clearing heat and detoxifying.
More importantly, the components they contain are different, especially Tusanqi, which contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can decrease liver cell RNA enzyme activity, reducing RNA synthesis. Long-term and large-quantity consumption carries a risk of liver damage, and once this damage occurs, it is often irreversible.
The consequences of consuming Tusanqi are unimaginable.
There have been numerous cases where consumers suffered from medicine poisoning, cirrhosis, and ascites due to consuming Tusanqi or health products containing Tusanqi.
The problem lies with the liver!
Just now, Qin Feng noticed apparent jaundice in the elderly patient during the examination.
The presence of jaundice signifies a severe issue with the liver.
Upon reviewing the CT scan image delivered, the patient's liver indeed showed significant edema, a condition consistent with the reaction to Tusanqi consumption.
Now the cause of the illness can be confirmed!
"Mister, have you experienced liver pain before?"
Qin Feng leaned down and asked.
The elderly seemed hesitant, yet eventually nodded slightly with difficulty.
"Does the elderly have a history of liver disease?"
"No."
"Alright, I understand."
Upon hearing this response, Qin Feng already had an idea.
The patient previously did not have any liver issues, but now showed liver edema, coupled with this bottle of medicinal liquor. It can be basically certain that it is Tusanqi poisoning.
If timely treatment is not provided, further development of the condition would be troublesome.
"Administer antiviral, enzyme reduction, jaundice relief, schedule a biochemical test, and inform hepatobiliary surgery to come for a consultation."
"Understood, director."
Liu Chang nodded and immediately proceeded with the arrangements.
Toxic liver edema varies in severity according to the depth of poisoning, and severe cases may even lead to collateral damage in other organs, such as heart, lungs, especially kidneys, and gallbladder issues.
Once the progression leads to liver or kidney failure, the only solution is to transfer to the ICU.
Therefore, the situation must not be overlooked!
After leaving the emergency room, Qin Feng explained the specific condition of the senior patient to his son, who then revealed that the previous medicinal liquor was discarded, and it was likely that the old man went to buy herbs to brew more.
Sanqi and Tusanqi, after processing, are difficult for the average person to distinguish, so some unscrupulous merchants sell Tusanqi disguised as Sanqi.
The old man was probably misled into buying the wrong herbs, thus leading to the development of the condition.
"Doctor, will my father be alright?"
The man tightly held Qin Feng's hand, his face full of tension.
"My mother passed away early, leaving my siblings only with my father. He absolutely cannot have anything happen."
"No matter the cost, as long as my father can recover, please treat him without restraint. Doctor, I implore you!"
The man was about to burst into tears, and had it not been for Qin Feng holding onto him firmly, he would have knelt on the ground already.
"Rest assured, your father's condition currently shows no signs of deterioration. Fortunately, it was discovered early. We will certainly treat him to the best of our ability."
Qin Feng comforted.
...
"This is delicious!"
"Smells so good~"
"Director Qin, you're truly the lucky star of our emergency department. I've never been this happy during night shifts."
"Yes, Director Qin, it'd be great if you could always stay in our emergency department. Without you during the night shifts, we don't have a backbone."
"By the way, Director Qin, are you married? Do you have a girlfriend?"
.....
Laughter and cheerful sounds filled the emergency office.
The table was laden with various delicious foods. Doctors on duty were eating and laughing, occasionally teasing, making Qin Feng wear a helpless smile.
"Don't just focus on eating. Make sure to send some over to the head nurse and the others."
"Don't worry, Director Qin, I've arranged everything. They'll take turns going to the lounge to recharge."
At the side, Liu Chang patted his chest, with half a cheese mini dragon in his other hand.
"Will eating this make me gain weight? What should I do? I need to go on a diet again."
Han Xiaoxiao glares at Qin Feng, complaining while still munching away.
"You're always talking, yet when have you ever eaten less?"
Zhang Qingquan glared at her unhappily, "When it comes to scheduling shifts, you're the most enthusiastic, keeping an eye on Director Qin's schedule."
"Brother Quan, you're too much, exposing my shortcomings like that, hmph!"
Han Xiaoxiao's expression turned awkward right away, then she pouted and waved her hand at Zhang Qingquan, appearing somewhat cute.
Before Qin Feng's arrival, such joy was rare in the emergency department.
A night of calm, everyone was energized after the midnight snack; those who needed to see patients did so, and those who needed to do rounds carried out their duties.
As for the elderly sent in with poisoning earlier, it was heard that the situation remained stable, and it should pose no major concern now.
With nothing urgent, Qin Feng wandered over to the intensive care department to check on the patient who underwent autologous liver transplant. Still in a dangerous phase, hopefully, the patient can get through it smoothly.