Consultation
Our specialist makes a map of your health, call 02046180410 to book your appointment today
In Chinese medicine, consultation is a crucial aspect of diagnosing a patient's health. The concept of 'Wang, wen, wen, qie（望闻问切）' is used to gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition. This involves observing the patient's external appearance, listening to their symptoms, asking detailed questions, and feeling their pulse. By utilizing these techniques, a practitioner can create a holistic picture of the patient's health and determine the best course of treatment.
TCM Consultation vs. Western Medicine Consultation
A consultation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine both aim to diagnose a patient's condition, but they take different approaches.
How They Gather Information
TCM: Uses the four Methods(望闻问切 Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie), which include:
1. Looking (望): Observing the patient’s face, tongue, posture, and overall appearance.
2. Listening & Smelling (闻): Paying attention to the patient’s voice, breathing, and any odors.
3. Asking (问): Asking about symptoms, lifestyle, digestion, sleep, and emotional state.
4. Pulse & Touch (切): Feeling the pulse and sometimes pressing on certain areas to check for imbalances.
Western Medicine: Uses structured questioning and medical tests, including:
1. Medical History: Asking about symptoms, past illnesses, family history, and lifestyle.
2. Physical Examination: Checking vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature), listening to the heart and lungs, and examining problem areas.
3. Lab Tests & Scans: Blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, or other tests to confirm a diagnosis.
How They View the Body
TCM: Sees the body as a connected system of energy (Qi), organs, and meridians. It looks for patterns of imbalance rather than single disease causes.
Western Medicine: Focuses on specific organs, tissues, and measurable biological factors. Diseases are often diagnosed based on physical damage, infection, or chemical imbalances.
How They Decide on Treatment
TCM: Creates a personalized treatment plan using acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, dietary advice, and lifestyle changes to restore balance.
Western Medicine: Prescribes medications, physical therapy, surgery, or other targeted treatments to address specific symptoms or diseases.
Which tongue are you?
Call us to book an appointment on 02046180410
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.