A Bumpy Medical Journey Made Him an Expert Through Illness
When asked why he had such insights into nephrotic syndrome treatment, Mr. Chen said helplessly: "Prolonged illness makes one a doctor!"
It is understood that Mr. Chen had been suffering from nephrotic syndrome for 6 years. The initial symptom was bilateral lower limb edema, but it typically swelled during the day and improved after resting at night. He thought it was due to fatigue, so he didn't pay enough attention and didn't seek treatment.
It wasn't until 2017 that Mr. Chen's edema became increasingly severe, spreading from both lower limbs to his entire body, with persistent swelling that would not subside. Only then did Mr. Chen realize the seriousness of the problem, and from that point on, he embarked on a long journey of seeking medical treatment.
During this period, he visited many hospitals across the country for examination and treatment — Beijing, Shanghai, Shanxi, Liaoning — trying any hospital he heard was good at treating kidney disease, but the results were unsatisfactory. Even when there was some improvement, the condition would relapse after discharge, becoming more severe each time.
Recalling that experience, Mr. Chen was deeply moved. There were many times when he felt he couldn't hold on anymore, and he even made arrangements with his wife: "If I die on the way seeking treatment, if there's a mountain, bury me on it; if there's a sea, give me a sea burial..."
"Having Sought Famous Doctors Everywhere, This Place Truly Won My Heart"
When major general hospitals couldn't cure him, Mr. Chen began researching nephrology specialty hospitals across the country. During that time, he learned from other kidney patients that Qingdao Jingkang TCM Nephrology Hospital had distinctive approaches to treating kidney disease.
Mr. Chen admitted that what ultimately convinced him to seek treatment at Jingkang TCM was a phone call from his attending physician, Director Wang Xuepeng. During the call, he asked detailed questions about his condition and received patient, professional answers and recommendations.
Jingkang's professional doctors helped Mr. Chen completely let go of his psychological burden, and he came to Jingkang full of confidence. The treatment results did not disappoint his expectations. In his own words: "Having sought famous doctors everywhere, this place truly won my heart."
After nearly 20 days of "Meridian Kidney-Protection Therapy" at our hospital, Mr. Chen's symptoms of limb numbness, abdominal distension, and back pain and fatigue all disappeared. His severe whole-body edema improved significantly, with a total edema reduction of 38.2 kg. The 24-hour urine protein quantitative decreased from 16.78 g to 4.4 g. At his most recent follow-up, it had further decreased to 2.54 g.
Moreover, during his hospital stay, Mr. Chen reported unexpected additional benefits.
He previously had cholecystitis with frequent pain, and this symptom also disappeared during treatment. Additionally, his previously elevated blood pressure was well controlled. These improvements brought him great comfort.
During his hospitalization, the attentive care and professional service of the doctors and nursing staff earned his deep trust in the hospital.
It was precisely because of these experiences that Mr. Chen was inspired to write a "letter of gratitude."
Leaving a Message on the President's Social Media, "Challenging" Everyone to Call and Verify
After receiving the letter, President Wang Tiemin took it very seriously, sharing it on his social media and expressing gratitude for the patient's valuable suggestions.
Mr. Chen was deeply moved that his small gesture received such attention. He immediately left his phone number on President Wang Tiemin's social media post, directly stating the excellent results of the "Meridian Kidney-Protection Therapy" and emphasizing that everyone was welcome to call and verify.
Before discharge, President Wang Tiemin personally came to see him off, which surprised Mr. Chen very much. The two found they had endless things to talk about. President Wang Tiemin stated that every suggestion from patients is an opportunity for the hospital to improve, and every opportunity will be valued!
Nobody expected that a "letter of gratitude" would forge such a deep doctor-patient bond. We sincerely hope that Mr. Chen can continue to stabilize his condition and achieve full recovery!