Chapter 498 Vulvar Ulcers (Vulvar Ulcers + Penile Gland Abscess)
After drinking a cup of tea, the conversation had already shifted to Li San Niang's daughter, Lu Zhu'er, when Bai Wei finally changed the subject to her own discomfort.
"For the past few days, my lower body has been aching and itchy, and I also feel a bit burning."
Because I'm pregnant, I don't dare to take any medicine.
I heard about it from my close friend, Sister Huang, who said that Dr. Li, as a female doctor, was quite accomplished in treating women's illnesses, so I invited Dr. Li to come to my house.”
These gentle words did make Li San Niang feel somewhat favorably towards them.
"But who is this woman surnamed Huang?"
Li San Niang thought for a moment before asking Bai Wei, "Is Bai Niangzi referring to Huang Si Niang, who runs a silk shop in the West Market?"
Bai Wei smiled slightly at Li San Niang and nodded as she replied, "That's right. My mother's side of the family is related to Sister Huang. We played together when we were young and are very close."
"In that case, please let Lady White take my pulse."
Turning around, the group arrived at a side hall next to the main hall. The old woman next to Bai Wei waved her hand and sent the two maids outside.
Qiu Xiang had already taken out the pulse pillow, and Li San Niang gestured for Qiu Xiang to place it on the small table.
Li San Niang gestured, and Bai Wei then placed her wrist on the pulse pillow.
Based on the pulse diagnosis, it wasn't anything complicated or difficult to diagnose. Moreover, based on Bai Wei's description, Li San Niang thought it was a symptom caused by a mild infection, which is common in pregnant women.
With a doctor's heart of compassion, Li San Niang then proposed: "If you don't mind, madam, please take off your clothes so I can take a look and prescribe the right medicine."
As soon as she said this, Bai Wei's expression changed immediately. She was no longer the composed and serene young lady she had been just moments before; instead, she showed signs of panic.
However, Li San Niang simply thought that people at the time were shy and felt a little uncomfortable with the gynecological examination, which was understandable.
Even in modern society, people feel embarrassed to go to the hospital for a gynecological exam, let alone nowadays.
Bai Wei exchanged a glance with the woman behind her, then looked at Li San Niang with embarrassment, surprise, and guilt.
Li San Niang was genuinely puzzled at this moment. The embarrassment was understandable, after all, taking off one's pants to expose one's private parts was bound to be very awkward.
This surprise is understandable. After all, nowadays, no doctor would say during a consultation, "Come on, wife, take off your pants so I can see what you look like."
But where does this guilty conscience come from?
Li San Niang felt a little uneasy. Based on her experience, patients who looked guilty usually had some embarrassing issues and might have lied about what they said during the initial consultation.
Li San Niang lowered her head to conceal the expression in her eyes, and when she raised her head again, she still had that slightly smiling face.
This face-changing skill is truly masterful.
"If Lady White hears of my reputation from Lady Yellow, she will know that I have my own principles when treating women."
For a doctor, especially when treating women, one must keep one's mouth shut.
While women are not treated as harshly as men are nowadays, they are not as free as men are.
Besides, whether it's a man or a woman, the condition of the patients I've treated is known only to me and the patients themselves; no one else could possibly know it.
As a healer, Lady White Snake's only job is to treat illnesses and save lives.
My wife, trust me, I will definitely not tell anyone.
But if my wife doesn't believe me and doesn't tell me the truth about her condition, how can I prescribe medicine for her?
"If I can't prescribe a remedy, how can I relieve my wife's pain as soon as possible?"
Li San Niang's candid explanation revealed her true feelings.
Li San Niang understood the behavior of young ladies from high-ranking families these days; after all, reputation was still very important.
A person lives for their reputation, just as a tree lives for its bark.
Most people cannot let go of how others perceive them and will care more or less about what others think of them.
Not to mention, most people at that time were ordinary folks who found amusement in talking about the experiences of others.
Furthermore, Li San Niang herself is, after all, an outsider. As long as someone is an outsider, there is a possibility of leaks. It is understandable that Bai Wei is worried about her illness being leaked and therefore does not tell the truth.
Therefore, Li San Niang wasn't particularly angry; she simply spoke the truth, hoping that Bai Wei could treat her with sincerity so that the problem could be resolved.
A sigh escaped Bai Wei's lips. Li San Niang noticed that Bai Wei's expression had completely changed, showing weariness and forbearance on her face.
"Granny, please stand guard at the door while I talk to Doctor Li in detail."
Upon hearing this, the old woman who had invited Li San Niang to make a house call first glanced at Li San Niang, then bowed before walking to the door of the side hall and looking around.
"Since Dr. Li has already said so much, I will no longer lie to Dr. Li."
I'm afraid I've contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Lang Xu!
To be honest, Dr. Li, I consulted a doctor before and was prescribed a body lotion. It was effective for the first two uses, but it stopped working after that.
I am pregnant and I dare not take any oral medicine. I have been enduring it, but by this time, I am really uncomfortable at night. I am worried that if I endure it until the baby is born, it may cause harm to the baby.
My heart was in my throat, and I felt terrible all over. I was at my wit's end when I heard about Dr. Li's excellent medical skills, so I had another idea and invited him to come to my house.
Li San Niang's face was somewhat dark at this moment. Although she wasn't cursing anyone in her heart, she wasn't feeling well either.
With a dark expression, Li Sanniang still spoke up: "Please lie down and take off your clothes, Lady Bai, so I can take a look."
Once Bai Wei's dress was lifted and her pants were removed, the first thing that hit you was the smell of secretions mixed with bacterial decomposition products.
Then, after Li San Niang, who was sitting on a cloth, reminded Bai Wei in advance, she carefully examined Bai Wei's lower body.
After hearing Bai Wei's honesty, Li San Niang had a general idea of what was going on, but when she actually saw what was really going on, her face darkened even more.
The smell and the stains on the underwear prove that inflammation is definitely present.
As for the bleeding Bai Wei mentioned, it should refer to an ulcer about the size of a little fingernail. The ulcer is not very deep yet, but if it is not taken care of, things could get worse.
The lymph nodes in the groin were also somewhat swollen, and then there was a cyst about the size of a finger joint on the left side of the little butterfly, which felt fluctuant to the touch.
"My lady has vulvar sores and leukorrhea. As for whether she has contracted any genital diseases, it seems to be in good condition for now."
To confirm the diagnosis, both the wife's husband and wife need to be tested, or we can wait a few more days to see if the wife has any other reactions.
Bai Wei, whose face flushed red and then turned pale with shame and who didn't dare to look at Li San Niang, quickly raised her head and asked after hearing Li San Niang's words: "This, this, will my illness affect the child?"
But do I need to take medicine?
Is it possible that giving a child medicine is bad for them?
If I don't take medicine, is there any way to cure it?
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