CHAPTER 542: CHAPTER 235: THE STRONGEST HEALING IS SELF-IMMUNITY, WHICH MADE THE PATIENT CRY_2

"When the normal cells of the human body die, they release a chemical alarm signal. At this point, the body’s immune system receives the alarm signal and quickly mobilizes the macrophages within the body to counterattack the invading bacteria. Macrophages are able to automatically capture the invading bacteria and release a deadly fluid to dissolve them."

After listening to Zhou Can’s detailed explanation, a satisfied expression appeared on Director Shang’s face.

Nodding continuously, he listened to Zhou Can talk further.

Dr. Yu also admired Zhou Can’s solid medical knowledge.

"If it were ordinary bacteria, they would be quickly killed after being captured by macrophages. However, Salmonella possesses a powerful secret weapon; it too can release a unique chemical signal that prevents macrophages from affecting it. Or rather, the chemical signals they release resemble an invisibility cloak, making the macrophages effectively blind."

"At this point, the macrophages become ineffective, and they become more rampant. Inside the human body, they continue to crazily destroy normal cells and proliferate massively. As the Salmonella completely spirals out of control in the intestines, more and more normal cells die, and the intensity of the released alarm signals increases. At this time, the intestines produce an instinctive self-protective response."

"This response is somewhat similar to an enteritis reaction. Patients would feel nauseous and experience abdominal pain. Fluids in the stomach would reflux, leading patients to feel suffocated, and eventually experience severe vomiting, expelling some of the Salmonella. Simultaneously, intestinal peristalsis accelerates, and water accumulates at the bottom of the intestines, causing patients to experience intense diarrhea. This too helps expel some of the Salmonella."

The symptoms described by Zhou Can had all been experienced by Patient 73.

"Doctor, after I vomit and have diarrhea, expelling the bacteria, does that mean I will recover?"

The patient asked somewhat weakly.

"Vomiting and diarrhea are responses by the body’s self-protection mechanism, which can only clear some of the Salmonella but cannot completely eradicate them. They quickly reproduce inside the body again, killing a large number of normal cells. At this time, patients will feel intense abdominal cramping. This also indicates that more and more normal cells are being killed within the patient’s body."

"A large number of chemicals released just before the cells die trigger the body’s third line of defense. As these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they rapidly cause swelling of muscle tissues. At this time, the body’s helper cells sense the danger and assemble en masse to help the body fight the invading bacteria."

"However, these helper cells do not directly attack the Salmonella because they do not have the ability to do so. They rush towards the inactive macrophages, which are effectively blind and oblivious. They produce a special chemical that helps the macrophages regain activity and increase in size by twofold. At this time, the macrophages, as if enhanced, secrete potent toxins that quickly exterminate the Salmonella within the body."

"Thus, theoretically speaking, the human body does not need any medicinal aid and can completely rely on its own immune system to eliminate the invading Salmonella. However, this process may take two to three days."

Zhou Can thoroughly analyzed all the pathological mechanisms, including the body’s response mechanisms.

He looked at Director Shang.

"You are only hydrating the patient and are not rushing to use medication for treatment, waiting to see if the patient’s immune mechanism will trigger the third line of response and then eliminate the Salmonella, right?"

Zhou Can roughly guessed Director Shang’s treatment approach.

"Smart!"

Director Shang smiled and nodded, his eyes full of appreciation.

"When dealing with any disease, be it medications or surgery, nothing is more effective than the patient’s own immune system. I can tell you that doctors cannot cure more than 90% of diseases in the world. It is the human immune system that truly cures diseases."

This treatment philosophy was not new to Zhou Can.

People studying medicine all know that the cure for most diseases relies on the human immune system.

It outperforms all medications.

The ancient practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in China likely knew the mysteries of the human immune system long ago.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang.

This is very close to the modern medical regulation of the immune system.

"Professor Shang, are you saying that my husband can recover without using medications?" Although the family member did not understand these profound medical principles, she roughly grasped the gist.

"It’s too early to say. First, correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Then observe closely; ensure the patient keeps warm and rests in bed. If the patient’s own immune system can eliminate the invading Salmonella, that would be best. If the condition progresses rapidly or changes, I will use medications to treat him promptly. Rest assured on that."

Director Shang assured the family members, as this would put them at ease.

Otherwise, with the patient in such a condition and the hospital not administering medication, both the family and the patient could easily become agitated.

"Dr. Yu, keep a close eye on this patient. If he experiences severe chills or any other significant changes in signs or symptoms, report to me promptly."

Director Shang instructed Yu Xin.

This shows how important interns and resident doctors under a lead physician are. If there are not enough hands, would the lead physician monitor the patient himself?