Chapter 290 The Old Clam Bears a Pearl and the Uterine Fibroid
Upon first hearing about these symptoms, Li San Niang immediately thought of the digestive system.
After Li San Niang had a detailed examination of the woman in the brown dress, who was none other than Aunt Luo, Li San Niang had some guesses in her mind.
"To be honest, female doctor, I've been feeling the urge to urinate frequently lately, and sometimes this area also feels swollen and painful."
Aunt Luo, feeling embarrassed, pointed to her chest with her finger.
"Mother, why didn't you tell me?"
The young woman, Xiu Niang, became anxious after hearing what Aunt Luo said and complained somewhat.
"Xiuniang, I'm embarrassed to tell you about this."
“Mother, we are all mothers, what’s the difference? You are…”
Li San Niang quickly intervened to stop the two from arguing in the clinic, and asked Aunt Luo to take her pulse.
Based on what Xiu Niang and Aunt Luo had said, Li San Niang already had some guesses in her mind. After actually examining the pulse, it really matched Li San Niang's guesses.
Because of the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty at that time, and because Aunt Luo had been somewhat embarrassed when she mentioned the pain in her chest, Li San Niang lowered her voice and asked Aunt Luo, "Aunt, when was the last time you had intercourse? When was the last time you had your period?"
However, these two ordinary questions made Aunt Luo, who was already thirty-eight years old and had never been asked such questions in her life, blush.
Even Xiu Niang, who was anxiously listening with her head down, blushed after hearing Li San Niang's question.
Li Sanniang didn't give the two time to be shy, and continued to explain: "Auntie, your loss of appetite, nausea, drowsiness, frequent urination, and the swelling and pain in this area correspond to the slippery pulse I just diagnosed, so you should be pregnant."
"Are you pregnant?"
Aunt Luo could hardly believe that she, at her age and with several grandchildren, was pregnant again after so many years.
Aunt Luo was bewildered, as was Xiu Niang.
As Xiu Niang listened to Li San Niang say that her mother was "pregnant," she thought about how her mother's symptoms were indeed very similar to those she had when she was pregnant.
People believe that having many children brings many blessings. Although she already has grandchildren, being able to conceive again at this age is considered good fortune ordained by heaven.
Therefore, Xiu Niang was the first to react.
Xiu Niang hurriedly said to Aunt Luo, "Mother, you should think it over carefully and talk to the female doctor so that she can help you with your pregnancy."
"You little rascal, keep your voice down, stop shouting. I've been thinking about it, I'm thinking about it now."
Based on the time given by Aunt Luo, Li San Niang calculated the due date and then instructed, "After all, she is getting on in years and it has been so many years since she last became pregnant. I will prescribe two doses of medicine to help her maintain the pregnancy."
Once you get home, it's best not to do any heavy work. You should also eat more meat, as chicken is a good food.
If you experience any bleeding or discomfort in your lower body, please come to the clinic immediately.
"Yes, I've noted it all down. Thank you, doctor."
After seeing off Aunt Luo, who was pregnant with a pearl, Li San Niang couldn't help but sigh. For a woman of this age to be pregnant, she must be from a loving husband, a harmonious family, and a reasonably well-off family. It was truly a blessing.
However, at such an age, her body really needs special care. For a woman to become pregnant at this age is considered advanced maternal age, so she needs to take good care of herself.
When Li San Niang discovered a pregnant woman, she thought of Jiu Niang from Shi Hua Lou, wondering if Jiu Niang could hold on until the child was born.
A little over fifteen minutes later, two more women arrived. They appeared to be around the same age and their attire suggested they came from a moderately wealthy family.
As the people approached, Li San Niang noticed that one of the women had a protruding belly, making her appear to be pregnant.
After taking the number plate, Li Sanniang asked the two of them as usual, "How are you two? May I ask, which one of you is feeling unwell?"
After Li Susu and Li Yingying sat down, they both spoke to Li San Niang at the same time.
"Dr. Li is my older sister."
"Dr. Li, it's me."
Although the two spoke at roughly the same time, they spoke one after the other, so Li San Niang was able to hear them clearly.
"We've long heard of Dr. Li's reputation, and we specifically sought him out from Yanfufang."
Li San Niang thought that Yanfu Fang was located southeast of Changshou Fang, which wasn't particularly far, but for someone to come all the way from that Fang to Yongping Fang to see Li San Niang, the problem must be quite complicated.
Otherwise, for common ailments, one can simply seek treatment at the nearest clinic; why bother coming to other clinics for treatment?
After listening to the two of them talking back and forth, Li San Niang finally pieced together the general outline of what had happened.
Having already formed a certain diagnosis in her mind, Li San Niang still asked, "Have you seen other doctors?"
Has Lady Su Su ever given birth? Could you please tell me the exact time of your bleeding?
After listening to Li Susu's words, Li Sanniang gestured to reach out and take her pulse.
The pulse was rather weak and choppy. Upon examining Li Susu's tongue, there were ecchymosis spots, and her menstrual flow was heavy, irregular, prolonged, and profuse. She also showed obvious signs of anemia.
"May I come in and examine you, Lady Su Su?"
"Why not? They're all women, what's the big deal?"
Li San Niang rubbed her hands together to warm them before signaling Qiu Xiang to help lift Li Su Su's skirt. After touching her, she discovered that the seemingly pregnant belly was actually quite firm inside and could be moved with a little force.
"Does it hurt when I exert force?"
"No, it doesn't hurt."
Li San Niang meticulously recorded everything she had just examined in the medical record book. After a while, Li Su Su, with the help of Li Ying Ying, had also tidied herself up, and the two sisters sat down at the consultation table again.
"Dr. Li?"
Li Susu stopped Li Yingying from asking any further questions and shook her head at Li Yingying's doubts.
"Dr. Li is busy recording my symptoms, so please don't disturb him."
"It's alright, it's all recorded."
Don't worry, only I can see this medical record book. I put it in my medical kit and take it home after I finish my shift each day.
Your condition is uterine fibroids, and my diagnosis is no different from that of other doctors.
But you're in a good position. You just mentioned that you already have two sons and a daughter, so you're not in a rush to have more children. You can focus on your health and treatment at your own pace.
Hearing this, Li Susu felt relieved. She had already seen a doctor in Yanfufang, but because her stomach was swollen, although she could describe the symptoms to the male doctor, she was still worried.
However, even though she and her husband didn't mind if a male doctor touched her belly, the male doctor waved his hand and refused.
“I know that neither you nor your husband are unreasonable people, but I am only a few years older than you, so it is really inconvenient for me.”
If you're interested, you might want to see a female doctor.
The female physician, Li San Niang, is currently the only one in Chang'an City, which is why Li Susu sent her younger sister to accompany her to find Li San Niang.
After politely seeing the two sisters off, Li San Niang yawned and quickly gulped down a cup of strong tea to refresh herself.
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