In order to formulate a TCM diagnosis,
an examination based on the principles of Chinese Medicine has to take place. The following
questions should always be part of the examination:
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Chief complaint
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Surgery or Hospitalization
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Medications and dietary supplements
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Medical History
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Appetite
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Thirst
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Bowel Movement
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Urination
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Perspiration
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Menstruation
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Respiration
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Zang-Fu organs
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Vitality
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Sleep
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Climatic sensations
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Sense organs
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Pain (Localization and quality)
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Pulse and Tongue
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