Parasites, after all, are often found in people’s intestines.
Just like the parasitic infection Xia Yu had diagnosed by Dr. Zhang earlier.
A fourteen-ter-long tapeworm was discovered, along with clearing a pound and a half of echinococcosis.
For a parasite to grow in one’s ear is truly unimaginable, especially since his cat doesn’t have any parasites; it’s quite clean.
"Cats are furry animals, and many parasites like demodex mites hide under the fur. You may have shared a pillow with your cat, and if water enters your ear canal while washing your hair and isn’t dried promptly, the high humidity provides an ideal environnt for mite reproduction, leading to your current symptoms."
Zhang Lingchuan explained.
"Hmm!!!"
Huang Xiangning, who was standing by, had her eyes light up.
It sohow made sense.
And this possibility is quite high!
"Is that... how it is?"
Li Mulin retracted his previous dismissiveness, because although he didn’t know the outco, he felt what was said made a lot of sense.
"These demodex mites reproduce quickly and are permanent parasites. Their excretions will likely cause your ear canal to develop inflammation, severe cases might include tympanic mbrane perforation, infectious shock, etc."
Zhang Lingchuan spoke about the consequences.
It’s unlikely a single mite could be fatal.
But being painful enough to feel like dying is entirely possible.
"Ah, is it that serious!!"
Li Mulin panicked.
He didn’t expect sleeping with a cat on the sa bed would result in so demodex mite illness.
"But don’t be afraid, first get an ear endoscopy; the doctor there will find a way to get it out. Ear diseases progress silently. When you experience tinnitus, ear stuffiness, unusual sounds in the ear, especially ’rustling’ or ’scratching’ sounds, persistent itching, or slly discharge, you should get an ear endoscopy as soon as possible. Avoid using cotton swabs or ear scoops by yourself, which can damage the ear canal barrier. Monthly external deworming is advised for pet owners, and clean the auricle and ear canal entrance with 75% alcohol swabs after contact. Avoid sharing towels or pillows with pets."
Zhang Lingchuan ordered a check-up.
He patiently gave further instructions.
This is a veterinarian’s sincere advice.
Of course, so might say, "I’ve slept with my cat for 5-6 years without any issues, and people just bla the cats. If the owner administered dicine to the cat monthly, wouldn’t it solve the problem? Sleeping with cats or dogs, does it bother anyone? So families even let babies sleep with them without any problems!"
And he had this to say.
Not everyone will be affected, but who knows if you might be next?
Just like persistent talk about cancer, everyone follows the sa lifestyle, yet so are affected and others aren’t.
"Alright, alright, thank you, doctor. I’ll go get checked!!"
Very soon, Li Mulin left the consultation room.
He swiftly paid online and underwent the examination.
Ear endoscopy room.
"Oh my, Mr. Li, there’s a living cat mite attached to your left eardrum!"
The examining doctor looked at the scene on the monitor, stunned.
"What? There’s really a live mite in my eardrum!!"
Li Mulin was shocked.
It was exactly as Dr. Zhang had described.
This is terrifying.
"Yes, it’s a small rice grain-sized white demodex mite, crawling at a speed of 0.5 mm per minute across your eardrum, and its claw spurs have already caused tiny damage to your eardrum epithelium. The rustling you hear and the sensation of nail scratching on your eardrum, feeling extrely painful, all stem from it."
The responsible doctor explained.
Half an hour later.
The doctor successfully removed the foreign body using cerun lavage.
"Oh my, thank you, Director Qin, my ear feels fresh as new, should’ve co to the hospital earlier!!"
The lavage was conducted by Director Qin from the ENT departnt.
Li Mulin expressed his gratitude.
"You should be thanking Dr. Xiaochuan."
Director Qin said with a aningful tone.
Of course, he ant this sincerely.
Otherwise, their ENT departnt might have faced a major dical incident.
He attended a eting in the morning as well.
Considering Dr. Ming Song almost caused a serious dical incident due to negligence, he was warned in the hospital, suspended for six months, and required to submit a thorough review, with cancellation of evaluations for excellence and titled positions for three years.
But this penalty was due to Dr. Xiaochuan’s intervention.
Otherwise, it would’ve been much worse.
If an actual incident occurs, especially with children involved, administrative punishnt from the dical departnt such as license revocation can happen.
"Indeed, I should be grateful. I saw online he has a 100% diagnosis accuracy, which I didn’t believe before, but now, I totally trust it! I hear even the sound of wind brushing past my ear clearly!!"
Li Mulin said excitedly.
He felt his hearing had truly recovered, hearing very clearly.
"You guys are heartless—"
But as soon as he finished this sentence.
He suddenly heard a shout.
"Director Qin, Director Qin, what’s happening? I seem to hear soone cursing the hospital! Am I hallucinating?!"
Li Mulin’s voice was filled with confusion.
Did he start hallucinating after the ear wash?
"You probably didn’t... because I heard it too."
Director Qin’s smile was sowhat frozen.
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