Fox-Lily Disease
"Young man, there's a water dispenser over there, and there are disposable paper cups in the cabinet below. Get some water for your mother."
Su Ziyang pointed to the water dispenser by the wall.
The young man quickly poured his mother a glass of water. The woman took a couple of sips of warm water, which made her throat feel a little better. Then she said, "I don't feel very energetic, but I want to sleep, yet I can't. Sleeping at night is also quite uncomfortable; it's like I'm trying to fall asleep, but then again, it's not quite like I'm actually asleep."
"You don't have a good appetite either?"
Su Ziyang asked again.
"Hmm. My mom's appetite is very small now, she doesn't want to eat much. She used to love mung bean cakes, but she doesn't like them anymore, and her digestion doesn't seem to be very good."
The young man was worried that his mother's throat would hurt from talking too much, so he told Su Ziyang what he knew directly.
"Um."
Su Ziyang nodded, having roughly formulated a diagnosis and treatment plan in mind.
In the book "Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet", there is a disease called Fox-Lily Disease.
The original text in the book records it as follows:
"The symptoms of fox-like illness resemble typhoid fever, with a silent desire to sleep, inability to close the eyes, restlessness when lying down or getting up, and when it erodes the throat, it becomes 'bewilderment'; when it erodes the genitals, it becomes 'fox'. The patient loses appetite, dislikes the smell of food, and their face may suddenly turn red, black, or white. When it erodes the upper part of the body, the patient's voice becomes hoarse (or hoarse)."
After contracting this disease, the symptoms are similar to typhoid fever, such as feeling cold, fever, and so on.
Furthermore, it can cause insomnia, loss of appetite, and a lack of desire to eat. The complexion may also exhibit strange color changes.
As he took the pulse and asked questions, Su Ziyang became increasingly convinced that it was the Fox-Lily Disease recorded in ancient books.
While it's uncertain whether "Fox-Lily Disease" is the same as what is now known as Behcet's disease, the symptoms do match up to 90%.
After thinking for a moment, Su Ziyang said, "It's okay to seek medical help when you're sick. Besides your mouth and throat, do you have any sores similar to oral ulcers on your vulva and anus?"
"It's there in front, but not behind."
The middle-aged woman wasn't embarrassed at all and answered Su Ziyang's question directly.
"Okay, I understand. I'll prescribe two medicines for you, one for internal use and one for washing the vulva. I'll write the prescriptions first, and then I'll tell you how to use them in a bit!"
The main prescription for Fox-Lily Disease is Licorice Decoction to Drain the Heart.
After turning on his computer, Su Ziyang started typing rapidly on the keyboard and then wrote out a prescription.
20g of raw licorice
Scutellaria baicalensis 15g
15g of ginseng
15g of dried ginger
5g of Coptis chinensis
4 jujubes
12g of Pinellia ternata
7 pay.
In the original text of "Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet", it is clearly distinguished that a sore throat is called "Huo" and a sore throat is called "Huo".
If it's in the upper part, that is, in the throat and mouth, use Licorice Decoction to Drain the Heart.
When the erosion is located on the lower part of the body, wash the affected area with a Sophora Root Decoction
The Sophora Root Decoction contains only one ingredient: Kushen (Sophora flavescens).
Sophora flavescens has the effects of killing parasites and relieving itching, removing masses and abscesses.
10g of Sophora flavescens
"For this internal medicine prescription, first decoct the herbs. After it boils, simmer for about ten minutes, then remove the dregs and continue simmering. Once it's concentrated into a small bowl, you can drink it. Take this medicine after meals."
Su Ziyang pointed to the prescription for Licorice Decoction to Drain the Heart and gave instructions to the two of them.
The young man quickly took out his phone to make a note, afraid that he might miss a single detail.
"This Sophora flavescens herb, decocted into a soup, can be used for external washing. Wash two or three times a day. First, decoct it into a concentrated soup, then dilute it with a little warm water before washing. That should be enough. Wash 2-3 times a day."
After giving his instructions, Su Ziyang looked at the young man and asked, "Did I make myself clear, young man?"
"I understand, doctor. Doctor, could I add you on WeChat or give you my phone number? I can contact you anytime if I have any questions! Okay?"
The young man took out his phone and spoke to Su Ziyang.
Okay. Just add me on WeChat.
Su Ziyang pulled up a QR code and asked the young man to add him on WeChat.
After adding the ingredients, the young man thanked him repeatedly before leaving with his mother.
This patient never came for another consultation. Perhaps Su Ziyang had thought about it for a long time, wondering where his diagnosis or prescription had gone wrong.
If patients with rare or unusual illnesses don't return for follow-up appointments, the treatment is likely ineffective.
A year later, Su Ziyang suddenly received a letter and a WeChat message.
"Doctor Su, first of all, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
We apologize for not being able to visit you in person.
"My mother took your prescription twice. The first time, she got the medicine from you, and she was almost 70% better after taking it. Because we live in another city, the journey is long, my mother's body has not fully recovered, and I am busy with my studies, so I was unable to go to your clinic for a follow-up visit. Instead, I bought seven days' worth of Chinese medicine locally on my Freedom."
"After fourteen days of taking traditional Chinese medicine, my mother is completely cured. I'm not afraid to admit it, but I come from a single-parent family; my father passed away when I was very young. So my mother raised me alone."
"Therefore, after my mother recovered from her illness, she was busy working to earn money for my living expenses. I was also in my final year of high school and had a lot of studies to do. For various reasons, I was unable to thank you and the matter was repeatedly delayed. I also failed to give you a proper response on WeChat, for which I apologize again."
"For 18 years, I've been studying hard. But I felt like I had no goal in life. I didn't know what major to choose or which university to apply to after the college entrance exam. You gave me an opportunity."
"My son and I traveled to almost half of China, but we couldn't cure our illness. During our darkest hour, a simple prescription from you saved us. For this, I thank you again, and now I have a goal in life."
"After the college entrance examination, I applied to BJ University of Chinese Medicine and successfully became a student majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the undergraduate and master's levels. This is a letter I wrote to you from school."
"In this day and age, with advanced internet communication, almost no one writes letters anymore. But I feel I should still write one to express my gratitude for your honesty. I recently found a part-time job, which will help me earn some living expenses."
"I will personally visit you this summer to express my gratitude. Finally, I wish you a happy life and good health."
"Salute"
"Niu Shilei"
Inside the envelope was a photo of that tall, thin young man taken a year ago in front of the university gate.
His figure was still thin, but he seemed to have grown taller.
Su Ziyang was greatly relieved to receive Niu Shilei's letter.
Plant a seed of kindness.
Only then did Su Ziyang understand what the seeds of goodness were.
I never imagined that curing an illness would have such a huge impact on a child at a turning point in his life.
Su Ziyang didn't want to write a letter, so he took out WeChat and sent a message to Niu Shilei.
"I have received your letter. I hope you study hard and that you will be able to save lives and heal the wounded in the future, the Great Physician's Sincerity."