I Can Talk to the Internal Organs

"Dr. Fan, are you sure about this?"

Zeng Shiyou knew that Fan Zhonghui wouldn’t joke with him.

But the cost indeed surprised him a bit.

It wasn’t low, it was too low!

The domestic diabetes market has already reached 52.2 billion.

Patients with diabetic foot alone account for more than 26 billion.

On average, each patient would have to spend eight or nine thousand per year.

But you can’t calculate it this way, because some patients die shortly after treatment, while others go straight to amputation, which alone costs as much as twenty to thirty thousand.

But Fan Zhonghui managed to completely cure someone with just over four thousand.

Unbelievable!

"The current data is like this. Of course, costs are higher for critically ill patients, but most of it is from hospitalization fees, the medication costs are negligible," Fan Zhonghui said.

Zeng Shiyou immediately said, "Can I check your data?"

Fan Zhonghui said, "Of course, Xiao Zhang, go get the recent data on patients treated for diabetic foot, including daily rounds data and medication cost records."

Xiao Zhang responded and immediately left.

Soon, he returned with a pile of folders.

Zeng Shiyou and his two colleagues immediately started going through these documents.

Sure enough, the recorded data wasn’t far off from what Fan Zhonghui had said.

This made Zeng Shiyou feel quite incredulous.

Whether it’s the efficacy or the cost, this treatment method explored by TCM is truly amazing!

If it were vigorously promoted, it could definitely cause a sensation!

But soon, Zeng Shiyou calmed down.

Even though he wasn’t familiar with TCM, he knew that TCM emphasizes personalized prescriptions.

The most difficult part of TCM is that it can’t be easily replicated, so many cases are isolated and not conducive to promotion.

Why did Ying Deshuang act unconventionally this time?

"Dr. Fan, can this treatment be replicated? Or, can TCM practitioners elsewhere achieve the same efficacy as you do at Unity Hall?" Zeng Shiyou asked.

Fan Zhonghui smiled and said, "Have you read that paper in the Huaxia Medical Journal?"

Zeng Shiyou nodded, "Yes, I have."

Fan Zhonghui smiled and said, "That paper includes the TCM understanding of diabetic foot, the prescription ideas, and the dosages of the medicine. In other words, that paper is a generic prescription for treating diabetic foot, just like the Lung Cleansing and Detoxifying Decoction we promoted during the epidemic. As long as a TCM doctor understands Chinese medicine, they can prescribe according to the dosages in that paper. Even an entry-level TCM doctor can treat diabetic foot."

It was precisely because the Vital Energy Warming Formula plus sugar is a universal prescription that Ying Deshuang sought approval from the Health Department for large-scale collaborative treatments.

This method of both internal and external treatment can only gain widespread attention if it first blossoms in Jinling.

"Does that mean that this treatment method is not only replicable, but also has a short treatment cycle, high cure rate, and low costs?" Zeng Shiyou asked.

Fan Zhonghui smiled, "Exactly."

Zeng Shiyou forcefully closed the folder, "Alright, I’ll go back and report to Secretary Liang now. Wait for my news."

Fan Zhonghui smiled, "Thank you, Director Zeng, for supporting our work, much appreciated!"

Zeng Shiyou said, "It’s all for the health of the people. Alright then, Dr. Fan, we’ll be off now, you get busy."

Fan Zhonghui said, "I’ll see Director Zeng out."

Several people walked out of Unity Hall together as Zeng Shiyou and his colleagues left by car.

Xiao Zhang couldn’t help but sigh, "Good people."

Fan Zhonghui laughed heartily, "Those official words, just listen to them. Whether this succeeds or not has nothing to do with the common people."

He knew very well that there was a focus on the economy before, allowing Western Hospital to rise.

But now, besides the economy, the happiness index of the people needs to be improved, so the requirements for political achievements in various departments are different.

In small places, it might still be focusing heavily on the economy, no different from before, but in Jinling, the economy is just one aspect of political achievements.

...

At Lu Jiu TCM Hospital.

Lu Heng and his son once again came to the clinic, and Lu Jiu began a follow-up examination of Lu Shujun.

After a week of treatment, Lu Shujun’s condition changed during this period.

The first noticeable change was the sleep issue; on the fifth day of persistently taking medication, Lu Shujun was finally able to sleep through the night without awakening.

His sleep duration also exceeded six hours.

This was something unimaginable back when he was sick.

If he could sleep three or four hours in a half-asleep state, it would be a great blessing.

Then the condition of cold hands and feet improved.

His palms and soles no longer felt cold and began to exhibit a warm sensation.

He also didn’t have trouble sleeping because of cold feet at night anymore.

Many patients with cold limbs have difficulty sleeping because of the coldness at the soles, cold air sinking into the feet, and they can never get warm, no matter how much they cover.

It’s like when you’re sleeping in winter and the blanket is too thin; a normal person would have trouble sleeping because of cold feet.

Patients whose condition reached Jueyin stage and experienced cold limbs would feel this way every day.

Meanwhile, his appetite improved, and his chewing ability increased significantly.

Patients with gradual freezing syndrome, in the late stage, not only have a poor appetite but also experience obstacles in chewing and swallowing.

This is also why patients with gradual freezing syndrome do not live long in the late stage.

The actions of chewing and swallowing are also managed by the Spleen.

Because it requires muscle use.

Restoring Spleen and Stomach functionality is equivalent to enhancing his muscle strength.

However, after taking medicine on the fifth day, not much notable change was observed on the sixth and seventh days.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there’s no change.

It’s just that the changes are not as obvious as before.

After long-term illness, when medicine disrupts the negative cycle mechanism of the Five Viscera and Six Bowels, the initial changes are very evident.

But once the Five Viscera and Six Bowels begin to adapt to this change, gradual modifications occur imperceptibly, restoring their functions silently under the influence of the medicine.

In seven days, diet and sleep were improved to varying degrees, making Lu Heng and his son quite happy.

They completely dismissed their doubts about Lu Jiu and are now full of hope, thinking that if they continue letting Lu Jiu treat him, there might come a day when he can stand up again.

"I’ll adjust the dosage of the prescription. This time you’ll need to take it for a month—this month is the critical recovery period, and it must be combined with physical exercises. However, the exercises practiced in our hospital’s wellness and rehabilitation department are not suitable for you, so I’ll have to teach you another set of exercises."

"But don’t worry, the exercise is simple; it’s just kneeling against the wall, using body strength to press the leg acupoints. Once your body’s qi and blood gradually recover, and your muscles and bones gain some strength to support sitting upright, you can practice in a cross-legged sitting position. Here, let me demonstrate—it’s like a Daoist meditating, crossing your shins over your thighs. It’s difficult for a normal person if their tendons haven’t been stretched open, but you won’t have a problem since you can’t feel pain anyway."

Lu Jiu explained while demonstrating the posture.

Having a habit of long-term exercise, he has stretched his leg meridians, so performing this exercise wasn’t particularly strenuous.

Lu Heng and his son were a bit puzzled seeing Lu Jiu’s movement.

"Dean Lu, can this exercise really be effective?"

Lu Jiu said, "Of course, patients with gradual freezing syndrome need exercise but cannot exercise vigorously. This quiet kneeling and sitting is the best form of exercise for them. Anything more strenuous would be excessive, understand?"

The two didn’t fully understand but made sure to remember it.

"Alright, I’ll go back and help my dad exercise," Lu Heng said.

Lu Jiu nodded, "Okay, take the prescription with you."

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