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 had some discomfort in my stomach and intestines. I felt a bit upset that he came with me. I was worried that the traditional Chinese medicine doctor might detect my previous miscarriage when taking my pulse. So, I wanted to ask if traditional Chinese medicine doctors can identify miscarriages.Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine pulse diagnosis will never reveal a history of miscarriage. Pulse diagnosis in TCM is only used to assess broad aspects such as the deficiency of Yin, Yang, Qi, and blood in the body, as well as the dysfunction and disorder of internal organs. Miscarriage cannot be detected 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 practitioner will provide a differential diagnosis under guidance and then recommend appropriate herbal formulas for symptomatic treatment and nourishment. Treatment should be administered under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.