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Click the blue text above to learn more about TCM information! As one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wen zhen (问诊, inquiry) is a skill that every TCM practitioner must master. Mastering inquiry can provide an initial understanding of the patient’s condition. For those interested in TCM culture, learning inquiry … Read more
Click the above“blue text” to follow us! Through wènzhěn (consultation) we can systematically collect patient history data which is the primary means of gathering medical history and a fundamental skill that clinical practitioners must master. Consultation is also an important opportunity for doctor-patient communication and establishing a good doctor-patient relationship. Next, let’s take a closer … Read more
Inquiry into the Five Senses to Assess Illness The liver governs the five colors, the lungs govern the five sounds, as previously detailed. The heart governs the five odors; patients who prefer certain smells indicate heart conditions. In detail, if a patient prefers burnt smells, it indicates a heart issue. If they prefer fragrant smells, … Read more
Inquiry is a method used by practitioners to understand the occurrence, development, treatment history, current symptoms, and other disease-related information through questioning the patient or their companions.The purpose of inquiry is to collect information closely related to pattern differentiation that cannot be obtained through the other three examinations, such as the time, place, causes or … Read more
The foundation of clinical medicine is diagnostics. Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment (though not necessarily completely effective, as follow-up and individualized safe and effective treatment plans are needed). However, if the diagnosis is incorrect, effective treatment is impossible.The basis of diagnostics is symptomatology, and obtaining symptoms (the patient’s complaints of discomfort) can only … Read more
Key Points of Inquiry: 1. Fever 1. Onset time, season, situation of onset (acute or chronic), course of illness, severity (high or low fever), frequency (intermittent or continuous), and triggers. 2. Presence of chills, shivering, profuse sweating, or night sweats. 3. Accompanying symptoms: cough, sputum, hemoptysis, chest pain; abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea; frequent urination, urgency, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Inquiry Inquiry Editor Discussion Inquiry refers to the method used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to diagnose diseases by conversing with patients and their informants to gather information about the onset, development, current symptoms, and treatment history of the disease. It is one of the four diagnostic methods. The content of … Read more
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s pulse diagnosis! Infected with wind-cold? First, check the pulse. Poisoned? First, check the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, check the pulse. Dizzy and lightheaded? … Read more
This article serves as a general overview of the entire book, covering a wide range of topics including the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention of diseases, and the impact of seasonal climate on the human Zang-Fu organs. There are a total of seventeen articles in this section, with the first, second, seventh, eighth, and tenth … Read more
Pediatric clinical practice also employs the “Wang (Observation), Wen (Listening), Wen (Inquiry), and Qie (Palpation)” four diagnostic methods, but their application differs from that in adults. Pediatrics was historically referred to as “mute medicine,” and inquiries are often conducted indirectly. When approaching the patient, children often cry and become anxious, which can compromise the accuracy … Read more