The body’s reflex nerves inform the brain in this way: pain becomes more painful upon touch.

In clinical practice, doctors palpate to determine the exact location of pain, which is essential. Particularly for complex causes of abdominal pain, palpation must be used for careful differentiation.

How is this contradiction resolved?

Tao Zhijie’s eyes scrutinized the child’s little belly.

Visual inspection of the abdomen is the first step in abdominal examination, observing the patient’s abdominal shape, whether there is bulging or depression, any abnormalities in abdominal wall veins, or skin rash and scars, etc.

Almost at a glance can a doctor determine these external conditions. The more difficult part is observing abdominal respiratory movements, and the gastrointestinal patterns and peristaltic waves. Typically, at this stage, a doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to bowel sounds or uses palpation to clarify the gastrointestinal condition inside the abdominal cavity.

A truly skilled doctor would be like this: after careful observation, they form a preliminary judgment on the patient’s condition, gently "touching" a spot on the patient’s abdomen with their fingers. This touch certainly doesn’t just feel the patient’s surface skin but rather the organs inside the abdominal cavity. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Taking advantage of Xie Youtian’s inattention, Tao Zhijie gently "touched" the child’s right lower abdomen, then quickly withdrew his hand. Accompanying this diagnostic action, his handsome baby-face eyes, usually smiling, settles into a thoughtful expression.

Throughout the process, the child barely knitted his eyebrows before he could cry out in pain, suggesting it was impossible for the brother to have caused pain. Xie Youtian blinked his small eyelids, unsure if his little belly had been touched by his brother.

Observing from the side, Sun Rongfang was stunned. Such skill to basically determine the patient’s cause of illness with just a "touch" is only possible for seasoned and renowned doctors. Yet, this Teacher Tao is so young.

Wow, the doctors at Capital Hospital are indeed impressive. Even young doctors possess such capability. Sun Rongfang thought in her mind; her daughter’s decision to travel north for education was correct. She wondered how much medical expertise her daughter had learned from this Teacher Tao.

"Godmother, you don’t need to worry." Seeing Sun Rongfang’s facial expression seem to change, Wu Lixuan offered reassurance.

What is she worried about? Truly, there is no worry. Having confirmed her daughter’s Teacher Tao is a famous doctor, Sun Rongfang felt relieved and reassured her goddaughter: "Don’t be afraid. Teacher Tao is Yingying’s instructor. Sit down and don’t disturb the doctor as he examines the patient."

Upon hearing, the doctors present felt pressured, knowing Student Xie’s mother unconditionally trusts them: this pressure—

Being mentioned by his little junior’s mother, Tao Zhijie’s expression turned serious for the first time: this pressure—

"Why not make a call?" Cao Yong didn’t turn his head, whispering to him, recognizing the spot he identified as causing the child’s pain.

Tao Zhijie instructed his team into action.

Qiu Ruiyun went outside the room to make a call, being from Beidu, it is easier for him to inquire first about the location.

He Guangyou requested paper and pen from the waiter and approached the family for a detailed inquiry into the child’s medical history: "Auntie, could you tell us what medication he previously took? Has there been any vomiting or diarrhea? Does he have bowel movements every day?"

The medication part. I need to go back and bring the medicine for you to see.