EnglishAs pathological changes inside the body are reflected externally as abnormalities of the complexion, emotions, appearance of the tongue, or pulse irregularities, it is a routine for physicians to evaluate and diagnosis their patients with four basic examining skills.
MoreThe palpation examination covers taking pulse and pressing the skin, hands, feet, chest, abdomen and other areas to check for abnormal changes. Pulse examination is perhaps the most important aspect of the whole examination.
MoreThis part of TCM examination skills include checking the sound and odor changes in patients.
MoreThis is a method for TCM physicians to understand and predict the pathological changes of internal organs through observing abnormal changes in the patient's vitality, appearance, behavior, secretions and excretions.
MoreTCM physicians will start a consultation by systematically inquiring about chills and fever, perspiration, appetite and taste, defecation and urination, pain and sleep. Women are likely to be asked about their menses and obstetric history.
MoreTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, a unique clinical practice has established during its long historical development. In comparison to modern diagnosis process, that very much relies on pathological test results, quantitative indicators, and logical judgement, TCM diagnostics has the following…
Moreyang theory is used as the basic guideline of diagnosis in tradition Chinese medicine. Physicians rely on the Four Examination Skills to gather clinical information, while identifying symptoms and signs according to yin and yang is the first priority, which helps physicians reduce the source of disharmony in the…
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