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
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
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
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
Women have physiological characteristics related to menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy, and childbirth. Therefore, inquiries regarding women’s health should focus on the conditions of menstruation, leucorrhea, pregnancy, and childbirth.1. Inquiry about Menstrual CycleThe menstrual cycle refers to the interval between each menstruation. Normally, the menstrual cycle occurs every 28 to 30 days. If menstruation occurs more than … 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
Micro Learning Platform Recommended Reading Audience: 2016 Clinical Medicine, Acupuncture and Tuina, Rehabilitation Therapy Technology students Concurrent Learning Courses: “Diagnosis Ia (Basic Diagnostic Skills)”, “Fundamentals of Diagnosis”, “Overview of Clinical Medicine (Diagnosis)” Concurrent Learning Progress: Diagnosis | Inquiry (History Collection) Diagnosis | How Much Do You Know About Inquiry Techniques The methods and techniques of … Read more
Pain is one of the most common subjective symptoms in clinical practice and serves as a signal of disease, potentially occurring in various parts of the body. When inquiring about pain, it is essential to clarify the location, nature, onset time, range of involvement, and accompanying symptoms. Generally, inquiries can be made in a top-down … Read more
TCM Diagnosis • Inquiry Overview 【Meaning】 Inquiry is a method by which the physician purposefully and systematically questions the patient or accompanying person to understand the occurrence, development, treatment process, current symptoms, and other disease-related situations, as a means of diagnosing the disease. 【Evolution】 The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) laid the foundation for … Read more