Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Chapter 477 - 226: Iron Deficiency Anemia, Dr. Gao Gains Confidence

After the phone call with Director Hua, he busied himself in his small clinic again.

Previously, most of the patients who came had common minor ailments like colds, fevers, and coughs. A bit of medication was usually enough to cure them. The most serious cases only required a week of IV treatment.

Now, Sunshine Clinic’s facade is as large as a hospital, and perhaps in many patients’ minds, they believe it already possesses hospital-level treatment capabilities.

As a result, a variety of strange and unusual cases began to appear gradually.

This morning, he had just treated a hepatitis patient, and now here came this girl, thirteen or fourteen years old, with a body developing like a budding lotus. She was brought in by her mother for a consultation.

The girl’s height was decent, at a glance, she was over 160 cm tall.

But her frame was particularly thin, her arms resembling thin sticks, truly like the frail young ladies from ancient times who could be blown away by a slightly strong breeze.

Her complexion seemed somewhat pale.

Actually, her entire skin appeared quite fair, truly the pure and clean type. However, Li Jingsheng, relying on his extensive clinical experience, could instantly discern that her complexion was sickly pale.

"Can you run in place here, lifting your legs high for about a minute?"

Li Jingsheng made a special request to the patient.

"I can."

She looked back at her mother and then nodded in agreement.

She stood up and started running in place in front of the examination table, and Li Jingsheng observed carefully.

After less than twenty seconds of running, the girl was already panting, noticeably slowing down.

"Alright, that’s enough!"

Li Jingsheng had initially thought she would need to run for over a minute before showing any significant symptoms, but unexpectedly, after just twenty seconds, she was already visibly fatigued. Her face appeared even paler.

"Don’t sit, don’t rush to sit down! If you’re dizzy, you can stand for a while holding the examination table. Remember, after exercising, it’s best not to sit down or squat immediately—stand and walk a bit instead."

Seeing the girl wanting to sit back in the chair, Li Jingsheng quickly stopped her.

"Why do you and the PE teacher both say this?"

She looked puzzled.

Kids are basically like this—they resent the various strict demands made by adults and tend to question them.

"Because if you rest immediately after exercise, it leads to a buildup of acidic substances in the body, affecting tissue metabolism. It can cause muscle soreness, dizziness, headaches, nausea, or exacerbate these symptoms."

Li Jingsheng patiently explained to her.

"This child likes to argue all the time! Please don’t mind her."

The girl’s mother seemed to be criticizing her daughter but was actually somewhat protective.

"Children questioning things they don’t understand is normal. I see your daughter is very smart; just remember to pay more attention to nutrition and ensure she exercises for at least half an hour a day."

Li Jingsheng took the opportunity to offer some sensible advice to the family.

If they don’t listen, there’s nothing to be done.

All a doctor can do is advise. The choice is up to the patient and their family.

If it had been between the fifties to the nineties, children three or four years old had to start helping with chores at home. There were many kids back then, and seldom did you hear about human traffickers; kids were basically raised in a free-range style.

Kids were wild, playing games and hide-and-seek in groups.

While playing, they gained friendship and joy and also exercised their bodies.

Nowadays, city kids are mostly kept in ’cages,’ for fear of any mishap.

Indeed, parents dare not let them run around outside.

Because vile human traffickers are everywhere, ready to snatch or kidnap children at any moment.

"Oh, don’t mention it. This kid loves snacking joyfully, but asking her to eat some meals or fruits is like asking for her life."

The mother shook her head and sighed.

Li Jingsheng chuckled but didn’t respond.

Kissed too much, it’s always because they spoil her, isn’t it? Overindulgence is surely unwise.

This mother should talk to the mother of the girl with bone cancer, and she’d ensure cutting off her daughter’s snacks immediately.

"Girl, look, you’re so smart and pretty. Eat more meals, exercise a bit! You’re too skinny! Having a bit of flesh would make you more beautiful, and with a stronger body, you’ll have the energy to study."

Li Jingsheng decided not to bother trying to work on the family’s mindset.

Seeing the mother’s attitude, she couldn’t possibly be persuaded.

"Isn’t it said now that the slimmer a girl is, the prettier she is?"

The girl replied.

"Nonsense! You’re still so young; being too thin affects your growth and development, you know? True beauty comes with being slightly chubby. Think about it, if your body is only a skeleton, would that be beautiful?"

Li Jingsheng was really speechless.

Current children’s aesthetic views are truly worrying due to the influence of some adult thoughts.

Women fear getting fat when they’re over thirty.

Because their metabolism slows down, and their bodies begin to decline, they’re prone to gaining weight and getting out of shape.

Especially after having children, women’s figures are somewhat affected.

At this time, a scientific and reasonable diet and recovery training can help the body quickly recover.

But if they neither exercise nor eat healthily, a big belly, barrel waist, bulky arms, elephant legs, double chins... all come calling. Wanting to slim down then requires multiple times the effort.

"Let me tell you, before you’re twenty, you can eat and drink whatever you want without worrying about getting fat. But avoid fried foods and sweets—they are the real culprits of obesity. Do you know that in wealthy countries abroad, the poor eat sweets and fried foods, while the wealthy eat vegetables and fruits? Because the poor can’t afford them—a cucumber costs three dollars, and for someone earning just two thousand dollars a month, after deducting rent and other expenses, they truly can’t afford fruits and vegetables."