Patient's question:
Recently, I made a new friend, and he accompanied me to the hospital for treatment. I was seeing a traditional Chinese medicine doctor because I was feeling a bit uncomfortable with my stomach and intestines. I felt a bit sad that he came with me. I was worried that the traditional Chinese medicine doctor might detect my previous miscarriage by feeling my pulse. So, I wanted to ask if traditional Chinese medicine doctors can identify miscarriages.Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine pulse diagnosis cannot determine if a person has had a miscarriage in the past. Pulse diagnosis in TCM only examines the general aspects of yin, yang, qi, and blood deficiencies, as well as the dysfunction and disorder of internal organs. Miscarriage cannot be identified through pulse diagnosis. When seeking a TCM pulse diagnosis, it is necessary to describe one's usual symptoms and conditions. Based on the tongue and pulse, the doctor will provide a differential diagnosis and treatment under their guidance, and then decide on appropriate medications to address the specific condition for nourishing and regulating the body. Treatment should be administered under the doctor's guidance.