Resumo do episódio 11 de Thank You Doctor
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After receiving a phone call from Andriana, a close friend of Ge Hong, Li Xuan learned the truth about her mother's feelings. Andriana confirmed that Ge Hong's harsh words in the restaurant were intentionally spoken to drive Li Xuan away. Li Xuan's decade-long resentment immediately dissipated. She dismissed her assistant and remained steadfastly by Ge Hong's hospital bed.
Li Xuan opened her heart to her unconscious mother, recalling the fear and helplessness she felt at ten years old when Ge Hong sent her to a foreign country and a stranger's home. Every day, Li Xuan had longed for her mother to come for her, only to be repeatedly disappointed.
She had later discovered that her mother sent her abroad as a means of revenge against her father, which caused Li Xuan to harbor deep hatred, vowing never to forgive her. Li Xuan admitted to living in pain and hatred for years until she saw the photos Ge Hong had taken, realizing her mother's profound love and silent companionship.
She understood that Ge Hong had deliberately uttered cruel words to push her away, wanting her to start a new life without being burdened by her illness. Li Xuan became increasingly emotional, eventually clutching Ge Hong's hand and breaking into tears. Ge Hong, in turn, awoke and cried with joy. The mother and daughter reconciled, embracing tearfully. Xu Yiran and Bai Shu, witnessing this touching moment, shared in the happiness for Ge Hong and Li Xuan.
Following Li Xuan's advice, Ge Hong agreed to the surgery. She drafted and signed a divorce agreement, stating that she and her husband had tormented each other for too long and it was time for them both to be free. Li Xuan assured her mother she would take care of her from now on. On the day of the surgery, Li Xuan waited anxiously outside the operating room. The surgery was successful, with the tumor completely removed.
Ge Hong soon regained consciousness, and Bai Shu advised her to return for follow-up check-ups every three months to prevent recurrence. Ge Hong expressed her gratitude to Bai Shu and Xu Yiran. As Xu Yiran exited, Li Xuan playfully kissed him on the cheek, remarking that he was more handsome than Bai Shu, though still not her type, which embarrassed Xu Yiran while the on-duty nurses stifled their laughter.
Bai Shu thanked Xiao Yan for providing the information that not only helped Li Xuan and Ge Hong resolve their conflict but also convinced Ge Hong to agree to the surgery. Xiao Yan, in turn, thanked Bai Shu for his help with Fang Nan's case. She recounted an experience from her time with Doctors Without Borders, where she treated a pregnant woman with severe hemorrhage who insisted on not having her uterus removed.
Xiao Yan learned that in that region, a woman unable to bear children would lose all dignity. This experience led Xiao Yan to believe there was a deeper, hidden reason behind Ge Hong's initial reluctance to undergo breast removal. Bai Shu praised Xiao Yan's "humanistic medicine" approach, and they shook hands, acknowledging their differing perspectives while agreeing to work together.
Later, Bai Shu cornered Jiang Zhongjing in the parking lot, pressing him to be reinstated to the cardiac surgery department now that Ge Hong's surgery was complete and her donation for the laboratory building was finalized. Jiang Zhongjing, however, remained firm, urging Bai Shu to focus on his work in the Emergency Department. He even threatened to bring Bai Shu home to be set up with potential partners by his wife, which made Bai Shu quickly flee.
Wang Xiang escorted his girlfriend, Yu Ya Ting, a university student, to the Tongshan Hospital Emergency Department due to severe abdominal pain she had experienced intermittently for two years. Xiao Yan conducted a preliminary examination, ruling out the possibility of appendicitis, and requested a urine pregnancy test. Yu Ya Ting vehemently protested, attempting to leave, but nearly fainted from the pain. Xiao Yan then instructed Tang Hua to perform an ultrasound, but Yu Ya Ting still refused.
As a last resort, Xiao Yan ordered a CT scan, suspecting an ectopic pregnancy. Sensing Yu Ya Ting's unspoken distress, Xiao Yan sought to speak with her alone to encourage her to undergo pregnancy tests. Yu Ya Ting sent Wang Xiang to buy breakfast. She confided in Xiao Yan about her parents' extreme distrust, despite her consistent academic excellence. She described how they treated her like a criminal every time she returned home for holidays, which made her feel disrespected.
She confessed to keeping her relationship with Wang Xiang a secret from them. Xiao Yan, believing that her parents' overprotectiveness stemmed from concern, urged her to try and understand their intentions and communicate with them openly. Xiao Yan administered pain relief to Yu Ya Ting and arranged for other doctors to examine her. They also suspected an ectopic pregnancy. Upon learning this, Bai Shu encouraged Xiao Yan to try persuading Yu Ya Ting to get an ultrasound again.
Wang Xiang also tried to convince Yu Ya Ting, but she became angry, accusing him of not trusting her, and he fell silent. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Professor Su was constantly by the side of his wife, Professor Jin (Grandma Jin), who had been in a vegetative state due to brain herniation and hemorrhage after being hit by a car two weeks prior.
Professor Su, unable to accept the reality and showing signs of Alzheimer's, recorded their daily interactions in a notebook, fearing he might forget her. Both Bai Shu and Xiao Yan were deeply moved by his devotion. Wang Xiang, distraught after his argument with Yu Ya Ting, stood sadly in the hallway. Professor Su approached him, advising him to apologize to Yu Ya Ting.
He shared his own story of a past argument with his wife, explaining that her anger stemmed from concern when he fell ill with myocarditis. He told Wang Xiang that apologizing would clear the air and bring sunshine back into their relationship. Yu Ya Ting's parents arrived, insisting she undergo a full body check-up. Xiao Yan spoke with them privately, urging them not to doubt Yu Ya Ting.
Yu Ya Ting, in turn, apologized to her parents for hiding her relationship with Wang Xiang but reaffirmed she was not pregnant. Her parents, realizing their oversight in treating their adult daughter, apologized for their distrust and expressed their belief in her. They agreed to all recommended tests, prioritizing her health. The ultrasound confirmed no pregnancy, but revealed a small amount of fluid in her pelvis. A consultation with a gynecologist ruled out pelvic inflammatory disease.
Subsequent gastrointestinal and colonoscopy examinations also found no abnormalities. Bai Shu suggested a capsule endoscopy to investigate potential issues in the jejunum and ileum. Xiao Yan explained the procedure – a swallowable camera capsule, painless and non-invasive but costly – to Yu Ya Ting's parents, who readily agreed. The capsule endoscopy showed small diverticula in her small intestine, but they were not inflamed and not considered the cause of her severe pain.
Still without a diagnosis, Xiao Yan considered and discussed mesenteric embolism with the parents, explaining it as a sudden interruption of blood supply to the intestines. They agreed to a contrast-enhanced CT scan despite having already done a standard CT, understanding the need to inject a contrast agent to detect this specific condition. However, this test also came back normal, leaving Xiao Yan puzzled about the cause of Yu Ya Ting's abdominal pain.
As Yu Ya Ting's pain became unbearable, her father pleaded with Xiao Yan for painkillers. Xiao Yan noticed an involuntary twitch at the corner of the father's mouth, recognizing it as a symptom of past epilepsy. She suspected Yu Ya Ting might be suffering from abdominal epilepsy and ordered an EEG. The EEG results indeed showed obvious spikes and sharp waves, consistent with epilepsy. Xiao Yan immediately ordered intravenous sodium valproate and requested a consultation with the Neurology Department.
After the injection, Yu Ya Ting's abdominal pain significantly subsided, and she fell asleep within twenty minutes, confirming the diagnosis of abdominal epilepsy. She was prescribed oral anti-epileptic medication for discharge the following day. Wang Xiang visited Yu Ya Ting, and they reconciled, promising not to argue again. Her parents were overjoyed at the diagnosis and relief. Wang Xiang and Yu Ya Ting then decided to find a professional caregiver for Professor Jin.
Professor Su accepted their help and prepared for Professor Jin's discharge, opting to take her back to their hometown for her final days, a "falling leaves returning to their roots." Professor Su bid farewell to Xiao Yan and Bai Shu, who reflected on the profound philosophical aspects of medicine, life, death, and enduring human connection, contemplating Heidegger's philosophy and the emotional complexities doctors face.
Later, an ambulance brought in a comatose uremia patient suffering from persistent abdominal pain and drastically reduced urination, with a dangerously high serum creatinine level. His daughter, Ying Ying, showed a disconcerting indifference, even remarking that she "hoped it was uremia." She chose to accompany her mother to complete the hospitalization procedures rather than stay by her father's side. Xu Yiran found her attitude quite perplexing.
