贝多芬可能在1797年开始耳聋，但他保守着秘密，一边求医问药。

Beethoven probably began to go deaf after 1797, but he tried to keep it a secret, while consulting doctors and trying various remedies.

在这段时间的几年中，斯科特出现排便困难，多次体检和求医问药。

For several years during this time, Scott had suffered through bowel problems and multiple tests and doctor visits.

大流行可导致求医问药的人数激增，短时间内超过卫生服务设施的负担能力。

Pandemics can cause large surges in the Numbers of people requiring or seeking medical or hospital treatment, temporarily overwhelming health services.