Chapter 555: Chapter 239: There Are So Many Types of Gastritis, The Frightening Helicobacter Pylori_3
Even when diagnosing some difficult and complex diseases, his unique diagnostic thinking is sometimes even more impressive than that of a chief physician.
“Teacher, do you think Dr. Zhou’s diagnosis is correct? It sounds quite plausible to me!”
Xie Lin was filled with curiosity towards the young resident, but even more so, she felt a sense of admiration.
The old man’s pathology was quite complex, while the symptoms were extremely common.
The difficulty of diagnosis was very high.
She thought the patient might have gastritis, the same as the diagnosis concluded by attending physician Huang Xinggui, but she had no confidence in it.
This was like job hunting with just an ordinary degree and little work experience, yet being offered a salary of twenty thousand a month by a company. Under such circumstances, anyone with a slightly rational mind would have doubts.
“My initial diagnosis was gastroenteritis, but after listening to Dr. Zhou Can’s analysis, I very much agree with Dr. Zhou’s perspective. The patient’s disease is very likely eosinophilic gastroenteritis, not just simple common gastroenteritis.”
Director Shang was quite candid.
Even in front of the students, there was no attempt to cover up or to give himself undue credit.
Instead, he honestly told the students that his original diagnosis was just gastroenteritis, and he couldn’t diagnose as accurately as Zhou Can.
“Dr. Zhou’s diagnostic skills are so strong! In the future, I must learn from you.”
Xie Lin looked at him with an admiring face.
When she realized that Zhou Can’s diagnostic conclusion was more accurate than the teacher’s, the shock in her heart was beyond imagination.
“Hey, I just got lucky, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat. Besides, the final diagnosis still has to wait until after the patient’s examination is complete. For now, it’s just a discussion.”
Zhou Can didn’t dare to outshine Director Shang.
Being humble was the most appropriate response.
“No matter what, I just feel that you are amazing. I definitely have to learn more from you and ask for your advice in the future. By the way, the teacher said you’ve already diagnosed the first patient’s disease. Can you tell us exactly what ailment that young girl has?”
She took the opportunity to ask about the first patient’s diagnosis.
This time, the other two graduate students pricked up their ears, too.
They were also eager to know the answer.
“Uh… I must first say, my diagnosis may not be correct, it’s just a personal opinion. The first patient’s symptoms, as well as synthesizing her existing information for diagnosis, strongly suggest atrophic gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori infection.”
Zhou Can gave his diagnostic conclusion.
This disease was relatively common.
Especially in a famous hospital like Tu Ya’s, they often saw these kinds of patients.
Helicobacter pylori is also a major killer in the development of stomach cancer.
“So it’s that disease, no wonder you could prescribe three tests at once! Ah, I suddenly realize that after studying with the teacher for so long, I still don’t know anything.”
Xie Lin gently patted her own head, looking endearingly clumsy.
This caused Zhou Can and the others to laugh.
A pretty young girl acting cute indeed brought a certain joy to men.
The world is beautiful and makes men linger because of the various joys that female companions bring to their male counterparts.
The world’s warmth and indifference, when discussed to the extreme, are nothing but the feelings between men and women.
There should be an addition to this philosophical saying, without women, a flamboyant world would be left with just the world, devoid of flowers.
“Dr. Zhou, could you explain how you diagnosed that the young female patient was infected with Helicobacter pylori?”
Luo Jingyi has always been quiet and shy, apart from answering Director Shang’s questions, she hardly spoke.
Now unable to resist her strong curiosity, she took the initiative to ask Zhou Can.
“Maybe I just have a good nose! When she yawned, although she covered it with her hand, the distinctive odor of Helicobacter pylori infection was very obvious. After listening to her symptoms and combining her medical history and other information, I judged that she was likely infected with Helicobacter pylori.”
After answering, Zhou Can hesitated for a moment.
He then added, “I think her mother should also be tested for Helicobacter pylori. The smell when she spoke was worse than her daughter’s.”
Such remarks definitely cannot be said in front of patients.
Because it would hurt their self-respect.
Now that only a few doctors were discussing, Zhou Can had no such concerns.
Helicobacter pylori is somewhat contagious.
Especially among family members who eat together daily, it’s easy to infect each other. And for couples, it goes without saying. Basically, if one party has the bacterium, the other cannot escape it.