The Theory of Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Theory of Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The four examinations, including observation (望), listening (闻), inquiry (问), and palpation (切), are methods for diagnosing diseases, also known as “diagnostic methods”. Palpation includes two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis, which is a method used by practitioners to understand the patient’s condition by touching, feeling, pressing, and applying pressure to specific areas of … Read more

When is Online Consultation Appropriate? (Adult Edition)

When is Online Consultation Appropriate? (Adult Edition)

Many people have certain doubts about online consultations: ● How can the doctor know what my health issues are without seeing me? ● Is it just like chatting with a doctor? Is it reliable? ● Why does it seem a bit expensive? ● Can I ask about any illness during an online consultation? Others find … Read more

Selected Case Studies from Consultations (Issue 2)

Selected Case Studies from Consultations (Issue 2)

Selected Case Studies from Consultations In the past few days, many overseas builders have inquired about their health conditions through the graphic consultation on the Kangqiao Internet app. The platform’s experts have provided corresponding answers to the issues raised, ensuring the physical and mental health of many overseas builders. The following are selected contents from … Read more

How to Conduct Efficient Medical Consultations

How to Conduct Efficient Medical Consultations

Author: Keenman After a family member is diagnosed with a tumor, one of the most important tasks for us as relatives is to navigate through different hospitals and oncology departments to inquire about treatment options. This is crucial whether we are determining the first-line treatment plan at the onset of the illness or seeking subsequent … Read more

Key Points in the Diagnosis and Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Key Points in the Diagnosis and Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

1. Common Causes Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can develop from acute PID that has not been completely cured, leading to persistent and recurrent symptoms. It may also result from long-term unclean sexual practices, improper contraception, inadequate care of the vulva, infections following childbirth or abortion, and Chlamydia trachomatis infections. 2. Key Points in Inquiry … Read more

Discussion on Inquiry and Therapeutic Efficacy

Discussion on Inquiry and Therapeutic Efficacy

Inquiry is one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been highly valued by physicians throughout history. The Neijing states, “To know through inquiry is the skill of a physician,” meaning that a doctor who can understand and grasp the condition through inquiry is a highly skilled practitioner. Generally, only … Read more

Enhancing Professional Competence: Inquiry and Differentiation of Wind-Heat Cold Symptoms and Medication Characteristics

Enhancing Professional Competence: Inquiry and Differentiation of Wind-Heat Cold Symptoms and Medication Characteristics

Wind-Heat Cold is caused by the invasion of wind-heat evil attacking the exterior and the disharmony of lung qi. Symptoms include high fever, slight aversion to wind, headache, sweating, sore and swollen throat, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow discharge, thirst, red tongue with thin white and slightly yellow coating. Traditional … Read more

Summary of Key Points for Inquiring About Common Neurological Symptoms

Summary of Key Points for Inquiring About Common Neurological Symptoms

How to Efficiently Collect Medical History? Collecting medical history is an essential clinical skill for neurologists and a crucial step in disease diagnosis. A true, accurate, and comprehensive medical history is not only an important basis for diagnosing neurological diseases but also provides significant clues for the subsequent physical examination and selection of relevant auxiliary … Read more

Key Points for Inquiry and Symptomatic Treatment of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (Including Combination Therapy)

Key Points for Inquiry and Symptomatic Treatment of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (Including Combination Therapy)

Acute upper respiratory tract infection, abbreviated as “upper respiratory infection” and commonly known as “cold,” is the most common disease in children. It primarily affects the nose, nasopharynx, and throat, often diagnosed as “acute rhinitis,” “acute pharyngitis,” or “acute tonsillitis,” and can be collectively referred to as upper respiratory tract infection. 1. Common Causes 1.Pathogens: … Read more

Six Key Details in Dental Consultation You Should Know

Six Key Details in Dental Consultation You Should Know

Six Key Details in Dental Consultation You Should Know In dental clinical diagnosis and examination, the consultation process is extremely important. A high-quality consultation requires attention to methods and techniques. What situations are the most challenging during the consultation? What details should be noted? 1. Grasp the Timing and Progress of the Consultation The consultation … Read more