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Comprehensive Inquiry Guide in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Comprehensive Inquiry Guide in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Inquiry Content 1 General Information: Includes Name, Gender, Age, Occupation, Marital Status, Ethnicity, Place of Origin, Workplace, Current Address, etc. Clinical Significance: 1) Facilitates contact and follow-up with patients or their families. 2) Provides doctors with relevant information about diseases, offering a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of certain endemic diseases, occupational diseases, infectious … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Notes (Part Seven) on Inquiry

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis - Notes (Part Seven) on Inquiry

Inquiry Concept: It is a method for doctors to understand the health status and diagnose the condition by purposefully questioning the patient or their companions. Section One: Significance and Methods of Inquiry 1. Significance of Inquiry:① The information obtained about the condition is relatively comprehensive (symptoms, related data) ② It is conducive to timely diagnosis … Read more

The 10 Important Significances of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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The 10 Important Significances of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Diagnosing a disease requires understanding the patient’s lifestyle habits, mental state, as well as the onset and progression of the illness. If necessary, it is also important to understand their family history and personal medical history. Generally, the main content of the inquiry focuses on the process of onset and subjective symptoms. There is a … Read more

The Importance of Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Importance of Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Inquiry is a method by which doctors purposefully ask patients or their companions to understand the condition of the illness. It is one of the fundamental methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Neijing has long recorded many specific contents of inquiry, such as in Suwen: Sanbu Jiuhou Lun, which states: ‘One … Read more

Medical Knowledge: Understanding Patient Consultation in TCM

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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

Hu Dayi: The Five Questions in Diagnosis

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Hu Dayi: The Five Questions in Diagnosis

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 Knowledge Summary of TCM Expertise | What Does Auscultation and Olfaction Include?

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Key Knowledge Summary of TCM Expertise | What Does Auscultation and Olfaction Include?

In the written examination for practicing physicians, the subject of diagnosis is a key focus throughout the exam, making it quite challenging to master. The knowledge points of auscultation and olfaction are complex and provide a foundation for differential diagnosis. The teacher has compiled a summary of 20 key points for students to pay attention … Read more

The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a ‘Clean Prescription’

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The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a 'Clean Prescription'

Click the blue text to follow us Listening with a Clean Ear, Hearing the Heart’s Voice　　Listening encompasses both hearing sounds and smelling odors. Physicians assess the nature and location of diseases by listening to the patient’s sounds, such as coughing, breathing, and speech, as well as by smelling body odors and excretions. During the listening … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Observation Diagnosis

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Observation Diagnosis

1. Eyes 1Symptoms around the eyes Swelling of the eyelids indicates reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal, heart) leading to fluid retention in the body. Wrinkles below the eyes are a sign of aging. Sunken eye sockets indicate excessive consumption of body energy. White inner eyelids may suggest anemia. Yellowish-white spots on the eyelids … Read more

Observation Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Local Observation (Part 2)

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Observation Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Local Observation (Part 2)

Local observation diagnosis also includes the observation of the body, limbs, and skin. Observation of the Body The observation of the body includes the examination of the neck, chest, abdomen, waist, back, and the anterior and posterior genital areas. 1. Observation of the Neck: The neck connects the head and the trunk, with the front … Read more