We often hear people say ‘I caught a wind-cold’, ‘I got chilled’, or ‘I caught a draft’, all of which refer to the same condition, classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as ‘wind-cold cold’.After being exposed to a cool breeze, we may experience symptoms such as chills, shivering, headache, nasal congestion, and runny nose. These … Read more
Recently, after infection with the COVID-19 virus, individuals have exhibited varying symptoms due to their different constitutions. Some present with wind-cold syndrome (fenghan zheng), while others show signs of wind-heat syndrome (fengre zheng). If one cannot distinguish between wind-heat and wind-cold, choosing the wrong medication may lead to adverse effects. How to differentiate between wind-heat … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us The tongue not only allows you to taste the flavors of life but also serves as a mirror of health. Tongue diagnosis, as a unique and sophisticated diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. Interviewed Expert Dr. Zhou Jingxin, Associate Chief Physician of the Nephrology … Read more
One should ask about cold and heat, then about sweating; third, inquire about the head and body, fourth about bowel movements; fifth, about diet, sixth about the chest; seventh, about deafness, eighth, thirst should also be discerned; ninth, ask about old illnesses, tenth about causes, and also consider medication changes; for women, it is essential … Read more
Inquiry is crucial for treatment, as it allows for a quick understanding of the patient’s main complaints and helps form a mental picture of the possible causes of the symptoms. During the patient’s responses, relevant diagnostic and treatment thoughts can be formed. This article summarizes common inquiries related to patients with cervical spondylosis and their … Read more
Common Symptoms Inquiry Key Points 【Seven Elements of Present Illness Inquiry】 Onset of Illness: Speed, location, range, severity, and frequency related to the duration of the illness. Main Symptoms Characteristics: Location, nature, duration, and severity; factors that relieve or exacerbate symptoms. Etiology and Triggers: Any past related diseases or similar symptoms. Progression and Evolution of … Read more
Content of Inquiry 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, … Read more
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
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
First Set: 1. Basic Information (Fill in black font)Name Gender Date of Birth Year and Month Occupation Place of Birth Current Residence Marital Status 2. Basic ConstitutionHeight:____ cm.Weight______ kg.Heart Rate: _____ beats per minute.Blood Pressure:Low Pressure____ High Pressure____ (Do not write if uncertain)A. What is the most painful and obvious main symptom currently?Are there any … Read more