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Japan's advanced medical care, why can not save the big S.

The news of the death of the big S (Xu Xiyuan) in Japan, shocked the whole network. Initially, the focus was on the question, "How can a flu kill?" Subsequently, the topic evolved into: "Japan's medical treatment is so bad that it can't even cure a flu?"

Today, I've received similar questions from many netizens, and I feel the need to talk about it.

"Japan's medical care sucks"?

When this incident came out, many people's first reaction was, "Is Japanese medical care unreliable? If rich/connected celebrities can't be saved, what can ordinary people do if they get infected?"

However, if you have lived in Japan, you know that the medical system here is actually very mature, especially in the management of major diseases and chronic diseases, Japan's medical level of global leadership.

But here's the thing - as advanced as medical care is, it's all for naught if the patients themselves don't pay attention to it.

According to the latest media reports, the Japanese tour guide who received Big S and his family broke the news that "Big S's condition actually dragged on for several days. At the earliest time when they went to the hospital, they just took medicine and did not pay special attention to it, and then they continued to go out travelling. By the time the condition became serious and was sent to the hospital overnight for resuscitation, it was already too late."

Therefore, this incident cannot be simply attributed to "whether Japanese medical treatment is good or not", but more importantly, the best time for treatment was missed.

Why does the flu kill?

Many people mistakenly think that the flu is a common cold, and that it will get better in a few days. But in fact, influenza is potentially fatal, mainly due to its complications, such as viral pneumonia, myocarditis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Especially for high-risk groups (e.g., the elderly, pregnant women, people with underlying medical conditions), the flu can evolve into a serious lung infection that can lead to respiratory failure.

This may be where Big S's problem lies - her condition rapidly deteriorated from a common flu, to a fatal pneumonia, which may have lasted only a few days.

This, coupled with the fact that her physical and mental state may have been riddled with holes over the past few years, makes her even more susceptible to serious complications.

Is there really a "Japanese flu"?

There is also a misconception that Big S contracted the "Japanese flu", and some have even said that she died of the "Japanese flu".

But the fact is that influenza viruses are global, and strains of influenza viruses around the world are constantly mutating, and are not unique to any one country.

Influenza A, which is prevalent in Japan this year, is not unique to Japan, but is the same type of virus as the global influenza trend. Therefore, to attribute the cause of Big S's death to "Japanese influenza" is sheer nonsense.

The panic triggered by this incident actually reflects that people do not have a good understanding of the seriousness of influenza, rather than the fact that influenza in Japan is particularly lethal.

Seek medical treatment in Japan, really "too late"?

Some netizens are also worried about whether it is too troublesome to see a doctor in Japan. Is it too long to wait for an appointment?

It depends on the situation:

- It is true that you need to make an appointment in advance for a general outpatient appointment, and you may even have to wait for a few days.

- However, if the condition is critical, major hospitals in Japan have 24-hour emergency clinics, so you can go there at any time.

- In addition, symptoms like fever and cough can be seen very quickly at clinics and hospitals in Japan, and you can usually get antiviral medication on the same day.

- So, the point is not that "Japanese medical care is slow", but when you decide to go to the hospital.

Some advice for you in Japan:

1. Influenza is not a common cold, so don't take it hard. Especially if you have a high fever that won't go away, shortness of breath, or a worsening cough, don't wait and go to the hospital as soon as possible.

2. Learn to use the Japanese medical system. For minor illnesses, you can go to a nearby clinic (クリニック); for emergencies, you can go directly to a major hospital's emergency room (救急外来) with or without an appointment.

It is also free to call an ambulance (119) in Japan, but be aware that the Japanese ambulance dispatch system may give priority to more serious patients unless the situation is urgent, so if your condition permits, go to the hospital on your own if possible.

3. Don't be afraid if you don't understand Japanese. Many hospitals have translation services, or you can prepare a medical translation app in advance.

4. Don't underestimate your physical condition. Especially for people with weakened immune systems, the flu may not be a matter of "just get over it", but rather a matter of "it could kill you".

Conclusion: Advanced medical care does not mean that accidents don't happen

. The death of Big S is indeed regrettable, but it's not because "Japanese medical care doesn't work", it's because of the suddenness of the disease, the delay in treatment, and the high risk of complications from the flu.

What we can do is not just to lament the impermanence of life, but to learn something from this incident. Don't take the flu lightly, don't delay seeking medical attention, and don't wait until the last minute to realise how precious your health is.

There are no do-overs in life, and every time you ignore your body's warnings, you are draining the future. May we all treat ourselves well, cherish the moment and put our health first.