Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 303

Episode 303 William IV [1]

Lifespan… … .

I looked at William IV with a serious face.

Although he certainly has more hair than his younger brother, Duke Adolphus, his hair is completely white.

There are wrinkles all over your face… … .

'You said you were born in '65, right?'

It's 1765, not 1965.

How do you know the year the king was born?

I've said it time and time again, but now I'm not just an Asian doctor doing some work in London, I've been one of the city's leading figures for a long time.

Most of the people I'm close with are either very high up, very rich, or are at least key figures in gangs.

Actually, in my previous life, I didn't know why people kept saying 'connections, connections', but once I started building connections, I understood.

Is it possible that the content of the conversation going back and forth is a bit different?

Anyway, our king is already about 67 years old? That means… … .

'He's really old… … but it doesn't seem like he takes care of his health in any particular way.'

67 years old.

If you're 67 years old in the 21st century, you're still young, even if you exaggerate a little.

Especially from my perspective, having spent most of my time at a university hospital, people say that people in their 60s are young.

A person who manages his health well is in his 60s, but he is said to have much better physical strength than doctors in their 30s or 40s who do not exercise?

Of course, if you get sick, you will wear out much faster since age is a real threat to medicine…

But in the 19th century, in the 60s?

First of all, it's hard to see.

Because most of them are dead.

The situation is slightly better for nobles and kings, but… … .

Even so, it is difficult to get an average of over 50.

‘What… … Even if you take care of your health, it’s still a problem.’

Doesn't management inevitably have to be influenced by the times?

Even management in the 21st century seems a bit strange when you look back on it later… … .

There are many things that a 19th century manager would rather not do.

In fact, even if you look at things like wine, it is like that.

These guys… … .

I seriously believe that wine is good for your health.

At that time, lead was sometimes added to wine to preserve it for a long time.

Of course, depending on your ability to detoxify alcohol, one drink a day may be beneficial to your health… … .

'Crazy people drink alcohol instead of water.'

There is a reason why people say that you drink alcohol like water.

It really is like drinking water.

Among the common people, those who are well off drink more than 2 liters of beer every day, right?

It is safe to say that the nobles were drinking it by replacing it with stronger wine.

Are you a king?

Among them, there is one who I never thought would become king, the one standing before me, William IV?

If you throw a party, you'll probably use wine, laughing gas, ether, opium, and even cocaine, which is secretly circulating…

'I could die right now.'

I barely managed to keep those words from spilling out.

Even if it's true, there's a high chance that I'll be killed immediately if I say that.

No matter how much I… … Huh? Even if I burnt my body for the British Empire, what good would it do if I insulted the king?

“Life span isn’t something you can know immediately.”

“Then what should I do?”

Besides, I don't have to just talk like a fortune teller.

You're a doctor.

It's the 19th century, so a proper examination would be impossible…

Nevertheless, there are now ways to get quite a bit more information than before.

“First, could you please go get some urine? Here, help me.”

“Yes, Professor!”

First of all, it's a diabetes test.

In the past, I would have said, 'Why on earth are you asking me to pee?', 'What is this?'… … .

Fortunately or not, the urine tests performed at our hospital have long been quite popular, at least among the upper class of London.

He came back with urine in silence, as if even William IV was unaware of it.

Our skilled staff transferred it into a lead glass in the shape of a wine glass and passed it on to the head sommelier, who is a full-time employee at the center.

Even though I was much higher in rank and was essentially the one who gave the sommelier a second life, I still felt sorry and wondered what to do when I had to ask him to do extra work…

“Oh, it’s an honor… … .”

Isn't this not just urine, but the urine of a king?

It wasn't until the 19th century that this custom disappeared, but even in the 18th century, you could get tuberculosis, right?

The countries that believed that they could get better if they received prayers from their king were England and France.

You could say it's uncivilized, but… … .

Certainly, it would be safe to say that the common people perceived royal authority as something sacred and given by God.

The saying goes that it can only be good to look good to the king.

'But don't say it's not sweet.'

'yes yes.'

I whispered to the sommelier manager while thinking about that.

If the verdict is yes here, it will be a big problem.

Because I won't live long.

Even if insulin treatment is developed, how accurate can the treatment be if blood tests are not performed properly?

Besides, I am a surgeon, not an endocrinologist.

Diabetes, all you have to do is lower your blood sugar level, right?

Isn't this a completely basic disease! I guess I could do it… … .

It's okay for patients to think that way, but if doctors think that way, they need to do some studying.

If this was such a simple disease, why do so many people in South Korea suffer from diabetes?

“Hmm… … It’s bitter… … .”

At that moment, our sommelier finished tasting and opened his mouth.

It's clear that he doesn't just talk like that, he's a real person who puts on an expression.

“Good.”

“Thank goodness. So it’s not diabetes?”

I nodded vigorously to His Majesty the King's words.

I was trying hard to swallow the words, 'I can't say that's necessarily true.'

In fact, tasting sweet in urine means that your blood sugar level is quite high.

What this means is that even if your blood sugar is quite high, you may not detect any sweetness in your urine… … .

It is very dangerous to prescribe insulin with this in mind.

In fact, since the development of insulin, there have been many cases of people attempting to poison themselves with insulin, or even succeeding in doing so.

It would be difficult for me to stop these bad guys who don't even know the situation from abusing this, but I have absolutely no desire to assassinate the king with my own hands.

“Next… … First, please sit here.”

“Okay.”

Then they checked my blood pressure.

The result is 80 out of 130.

It's tall, but… … .

This is good enough.

If it's really high, I think there might be something we can do… … .

'For example, something like a diuretic.'

It's not that there are diuretics.

But, don't you know of any foods that have diuretic properties?

coffee.

If you make it really strong and give it a caffeine hit… … .

I'm thinking that since dehydration will occur, my blood pressure will also drop a bit.

I'm sure I'll actually do some experiments later, but I think it'll be difficult if I do it on the king.

“Good.”

“Is that so? Isn’t that too low for someone who is called a king?”

“No… … That’s not true. The saying that higher is better is nonsense.”

“Is that so? Everyone says different things.”

“Your Majesty, I was the one who started measuring blood pressure officially. My words will be the most credible.”

“Hmm. Yeah, well… … Anyway, I said it was good, it’s good.”

After I was tested for diabetes and high blood pressure, I had some more tests done.

You might be thinking, what could there be to examine in the 19th century? … … .

It is possible to sufficiently test for intrinsic capabilities rather than diseases.

What is intrinsic ability? It's hard to explain, but it's just a matter of looking at physical ability.

“Try sitting down and standing up.”

“Gasp gasp.”

To do that, you absolutely must exercise.

When did a 19th century king ever do anything resembling exercise?

At best, they go out hunting, and even then, they usually just ride horses.

Of course, when I tried it, I found out that horseback riding isn't easy…

As it is a reality that this gradually decreases with age, I was able to intuitively see the king drenched in sweat.

'Not bad. Well… … I guess there's an innate talent to it.'

After trying them all, I found that they were very healthy for their age, era, and management.

Actually, it seems that to become a king, you have to have that kind of bloodline.

How can you become a king if you keep falling down every single day?

It's not a place like Joseon where Confucianism exists.

“This isn’t bad.”

“Is that so? Then how long can I live?”

Anyway, after the examination was over, the sweaty king asked again.

What should I answer… … .

Even though I live by my mouth, I can't open my mouth easily when the king asks about my life expectancy.

'Honestly, it's not safe for about 5 years.'

It's rare to find someone over 60, but isn't it really rare to find someone over 70?

Sir Jamie and Sir Damien are like that… … .

It's so easy, now.

Their lifespan has become a lamp in the wind, regardless of my wish to live longer.

“You’ve probably seen Princess Victoria before.”

“Oh, yes.”

I kept my mouth shut for a moment because I was embarrassed, and then the king opened his mouth.

It is fortunate that this gentleman has a personality that is a bit different from that of a typical king.

Should I say he is a bit generous, as he served in the Navy and is also called the King of Navigation?

Anyway, I listened to what the other person said.

“He’s only 14 years old… … .”

“Oh, yes. I know that too, but… … .”

“Haha. You, someone who will soon receive a title, are so ignorant of politics, that you can’t write it off.”

“It is an honor beyond my ability. I just make a living by helping people.”

“It’s just as the rumors say. Okay. Okay, I can tell you more.”

William IV chuckled at my humility.

I think it was a good decision to train at a university hospital.

Sometimes I surprise myself when I see myself falling down without realizing it, but then falling down with such enthusiasm.

“If I die before my nephew turns 18, Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent, and her lover, John Conroy, will rule as regents for six years. The future of the British Empire will be in jeopardy.”

"ah……."

There was such a law.

A regent?

When I think of Queen Victoria, I only think of the grandmother of Europe or the mother of the British Empire, so I never once thought about something like a regent.

No, no… … .

wait for a sec.

'I've never been regent.'

Even so, I was a fan of Faraway Neighboring Countries.

Besides, I've never had a quality of life good enough to pursue any other hobbies besides YouTube.

The moment you start dreaming of becoming a professor, that's when you're bound to become one… … .

One of the fragments of that accumulated knowledge struck me on the head.

'Queen Victoria's predecessor… … So this William IV probably died not long after Queen Victoria turned 18.'

Yeah, I remember!

When I came back, the first helpful historical fact came to mind, and it just so happened to be related to our king!

So how should I utilize this?

I had to do very well.

And I was confident.

I guess there's a reason why I came back to the 19th century.