Most likely, it won't help, but it might, or it might help alleviate the symptoms for a while, like you were suggested with flour. But first and foremost, it might be possible to at least identify and read the perk, to find out the specific effects and duration. If it turns out that it's really incurable, or if we can't find out, then okay.
I just don't see what the harm is in going to the hospital. Like, if we don't achieve anything, will we look like fools? Or what?
I won't sincerely try to convince you of anything, otherwise I'll end up being blamed, especially since you're so determined to find excuses instead of opportunities.