Chapter 706: Amnesia Caused by Human Intervention
In the clinic, the doctor took her ID card and pulled up her medical records from the system. He read her self-introduction, then looked over the film and the results again and again. He pointed to a certain spot on the film and said, "You said that this is where you were injured in the car accident, right?"
Wen Liang couldn't understand the movie, so he pointed at his head and said, "Here."
The doctor stared at the film for a long time, looked at the CT scan and the MRI, and finally concluded, "It's nothing serious, the recovery is good, there will be no major problems in the future and no need for frequent checkups."
Why do you say the recovery is good?
Because he looked for a long time on the film but didn't see any signs of previous fractures.
It's not just the place Wenliang pointed to, it's everywhere.
Of course, this depends on the timing and severity of the old injury and personal physical condition.
Generally, for severe fractures, the fracture line and increased density can be clearly seen on the film not long after a period of time.
Different physiques result in different speeds and efficiencies in bone growth and repair. For some people, traces of old injuries can be seen in images long after recovery, while others recover very quickly, and due to the passage of time, no difference can be seen in images.
This patient star named Wen Liang belongs to the latter.
Doctors found no signs of previous injuries, and an MRI showed the brain structure and function were intact.
It is highly likely that the injury was not serious at the time.
Wen Liang: "But I still can't remember those forgotten memories."
The doctor put down the film and pondered, "Memory is different for every patient. Some people can remember it within a few days, while others can't for years. Besides physiological factors, psychological factors are also involved. For example, I previously treated a patient who was brought here after a car accident. I performed surgery on him and was responsible for all the follow-up. After he woke up, he had forgotten all about the accident, and he didn't remember it for several years after he was discharged from the hospital. I also consulted a psychological expert, and he said that he was so terrified and miserable at the time of the accident that he selectively forgot about it. So, it's hard to say when his memory will recover."
Wen Liang nodded thoughtfully and asked, "Then, doctor, is there any way to help restore memory? For example, medication or treatment?"
The doctor shook his head. "There's currently no effective medicine. If the amnesia is truly caused by brain damage, the brain will repair itself over time. If it's caused by psychological factors, psychological counseling may be necessary. However..."
He paused and said cautiously, "Based on your examination results, there are no obvious signs of brain damage. I suggest that if you really want to regain your memory, you can try to contact some objects or scenes from the past, or talk to familiar people. Sometimes external stimulation can help to awaken memories."
Wen Liang: "I've revisited the place before, and the friends I met back then have told me about what happened between us, but I still can't remember anything. It even gives me a headache when I think about it."
The doctor frowned upon hearing this. "It's hard to say. Perhaps the memory was too painful, and your brain activated its defense mechanism. If it doesn't affect your current life, I advise you not to obsess over restoring your memory."
"...Okay, thank you, doctor."
Wen Liang picked up the film and put it back into the bag. Just as he was about to get up and leave, he suddenly remembered something. "By the way, doctor, are there any artificial intervention methods that can make people lose their memory, such as surgery, medication, etc."
"Current medical technology is not yet able to precisely erase specific memories. There are only a few interventions that can affect memory, such as temporal lobe resection, deep brain stimulation, and some medications. However, these interventions are intended to treat other diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, major depression, and epilepsy."
The doctor pushed his glasses up and his expression became serious: "Miss Wen, why do you ask that?"
Wen Liang does not have any of the above diseases. If someone uses the above intervention methods on her, it would involve illegal medical treatment and be illegal.
Wen Liang's fingers unconsciously tightened the bag containing the medical report. "I've discovered some strange things recently, so I'm quite curious."
The doctor smiled and said, "Can you share it with me?"
"It's actually very simple. I lost a section of my memory after a car accident. Not long ago, I suddenly discovered that I have a five-year-old son who was born during that period of time. Moreover, he has the rare Jk (ab-) blood type. He was in a car accident two days ago, and the police said that the driver had pancreatic cancer."
Doctor: "I seem to have heard that a special blood type was just discovered a few days ago, right here in our hospital?"
"Yes, that's him."
The doctor probably understood her concerns. "So, you want to remember your lost memories, and you suspect the amnesia is man-made?"
"Um……"
The doctor looked at her thoughtfully for a moment and said, "Bring out the film. I'll take a look at it."
Wen Liang took out the film and handed it to the doctor.
The doctor reviewed the film again and suddenly asked, "Miss Wen, do you still have the medical records of the car accident?"
Wen Liang thought for a moment and said, "I don't know if the paper documents can still be found. I have photos of the medical records on my phone."
As she spoke, she took out the photo and showed it to the doctor.
Although it is in English, it has no difficulty for doctors to read it.
He finished reading it and frowned, "Miss Wen, are you sure your memory loss was caused by the car accident?"
This question was like a sharp knife, piercing Wen Liang's heart unexpectedly.
Her pupils suddenly contracted: "What do you mean?"
"Based on the brain surgery you underwent after the car accident, as recorded in your medical records, it's impossible for an MRI to show no signs of surgery." The doctor pointed to the image on the film in his hand. "And you mentioned that you get a headache whenever you think about the past. This is more like..."
"Like what?"
The doctor hesitated. "It's more like a somatization symptom caused by some kind of psychological suggestion. Simply put, someone is making you 'believe' that you have amnesia, and this strong psychological suggestion will lead to a physiological reaction."
Wen Liang's expression turned serious.
She remembered the sudden, severe headache every time she tried to recall, as if an invisible barrier was preventing her from touching certain memories.
"Of course, I'm not a psychiatrist, this is just my speculation," the doctor added cautiously, "If you really suspect your amnesia is a problem, I suggest you go to a professional psychological clinic for an evaluation. However..."
He paused, his voice lowered. "If there's a real possibility of human intervention, I suggest you proceed with caution. Methods capable of manipulating memory often involve some gray areas."
Wen Liang was so surprised that he was a little dazed. He nodded mechanically and stood up in a trance. "Okay, thank you, doctor. Please don't spread the news about my consultation today."
"Of course," the doctor replied.
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