Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 193 - 131: Community Leaders Visit, the Ace Is Back (Part 2)
Li Jingsheng checked the child’s stool, and it was noticeably less watery, with reduced mucus, indicating that the intestines were recovering quickly.
"Don’t worry, our clinic’s intravenous infusion for the child can provide nutrition, fully meeting the child’s nutritional needs."
He explained to the family.
The family was very happy to hear from the doctor that there was significant improvement.
The child’s condition and bowel movements had indeed improved markedly, which fostered deep trust in Li Jingsheng.
"Dr. Li, why is my child allergic to milk? Will they not be able to drink milk even when they grow up?"
It was the first time the child’s mother proactively asked Li Jingsheng questions.
She looked a bit healthier than she did two days ago, her mother-in-law must be taking good care of her now.
After all, only when the mother’s nutrition is ensured can the little grandson’s growth be guaranteed.
The child’s illness had really stressed the entire family.
The grandmother was particularly frightened.
After two major hospitals failed to cure him, the grandmother must have felt very despairing inside.
"The child’s milk protein allergy is closely related to the permeability of the child’s intestinal mucosa. To put it simply, a child’s intestines are still very tender, and the high permeability of the intestinal mucosa allows large protein molecules to easily seep into the intestinal mucosa, sensitizing lymphocytes in the body, leading to food allergies. With your baby having food allergies for more than a month, this increases the permeability of the intestinal mucosa further, causing symptoms to become more severe.
I restricted the child’s diet to expedite the restoration of the intestinal mucosa."
Li Jingsheng explained the pathogenesis to her.
"As for whether the child can drink milk after growing up, it’s hard to say for sure. Generally, when they’re two or three, the intestinal mucosa strengthens, and they might be able to drink it."
He certainly didn’t dare to make any absolute statements.
Clinically, many children cannot drink milk during infancy due to allergies.
But by age two or three, once the intestines become stronger, milk no longer triggers allergies.
"Then when it comes to solids, can we only let them eat with the adults?"
"Eating with adults is one way to approach solid foods, but you can also give the child soybean products. For children allergic to milk like yours, soybean products can completely replace milk. You can also give them rice porridge, eggs, fish, pork, and so on. But make sure to remove any fish bones when feeding fish to your child."
Li Jingsheng offered alternative food suggestions.
Hearing that there were so many things they could eat, the family visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Inside the small clinic, people were gradually coming in for medical checks.
Even though most just came for some medicine, this made Li Jingsheng quite happy.
Around eleven in the morning, two community workers arrived.
"Dr. Li, keeping busy!"
The female worker smiled and greeted Li Jingsheng.
These grassroots officials are familiar with the personnel situation in this area.
Li Jingsheng had been running the clinic here for almost ten months, so naturally, she had known him for a while.
"It’s a rare visit by our leaders; there must be something you need?"
Li Jingsheng motioned for Tang Ping to pour water for the two of them.
Community grassroots officials are much like small officials in ancient times, unofficial but critical at times when you need help getting things done.
Maintaining good relations with them is very necessary. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Things have gotten better now; previously, dealing with them involved obstacles at every step.
Now, grassroots services are generally quite good, and interactions are very harmonious.
"Carry on with your work, we can sit over there and wait a bit. No rush."
The male leader responded with a smile.
After finishing with the patient, Li Jingsheng went over to them.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
"Business is picking up here at Dr. Li’s! I remember dropping by last month when it was pretty quiet."
The male leader smiled as he chatted with him.
"Thanks to both of you, my little clinic’s business has improved slightly and I just hope to maintain it, or else I might have to close down."
Li Jingsheng only knew the man’s surname was Zou.
People called him Director Zou.
There’s probably a higher-up, very rarely seen.
You need a stamp or approval to meet them.
"Heh, if your respectable practice were to close, it’d be a loss for our entire community. The community committee also highly supports good doctors like you. If you need any help, feel free to find us; we’ll definitely find a way to help."
The words from the male leader had changed!
Previously, they were all about formalities with little to no engagement with Li Jingsheng.
Looks like good news was coming his way today.
After nearly a year’s experience, Li Jingsheng could tell the intent from someone’s tone.
"Thank you, thank you both for your care."
"Supporting excellent grassroots medical facilities is something we should naturally do. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask us. Today we’re here just to understand the details of what happened yesterday when you treated the injured person. We heard two groups were fighting and someone got hurt, falling outside your clinic, and you’d helped them. We’d like to learn more about what happened!"
So this was what they came for!
The police station had asked questions yesterday, and now the community was asking again?
Li Jingsheng wondered internally; the community leaders wouldn’t come over just to fill their bellies, they must have deeper motives.
