Common Symptoms Differentiated Diagnosis Handbook of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Author: Zhou Shen, He Qinghu
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The book includes 117 of the most common clinical symptoms (including signs and clinical manifestations), divided into 10 chapters. After each symptom's overview, there are five sections: "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms," "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases," "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles," "Symptomatic Treatment," and "Key Points for Patient Care." The overview briefly describes the concept of the symptom, the main pathogenesis in TCM, and the etiology and pathogenesis in Western medicine. The "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms" focuses on introducing the key points for distinguishing the symptom from other symptoms and the various sub-symptoms within its scope, emphasizing the main characteristics and the primary similarities and differences between the symptoms being differentiated. The "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases" primarily describes diseases that may present with the symptom as the main manifestation. It first outlines the characteristics of the symptom, including the location, nature, severity, and factors that exacerbate or alleviate the symptom, followed by other accompanying symptoms and signs. It then discusses the laboratory tests essential for diagnosis. The "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles" primarily details the TCM experience in pattern differentiation and treatment, focusing on the characteristics of the main symptom and tongue and pulse. The "Symptomatic Treatment" emphasizes selecting practical single formulas, empirical formulas, and other simple treatment methods based on the symptom's characteristics, facilitating the use of these methods by grassroots medical personnel. The "Key Points for Patient Care" focuses on detailing the basic requirements for individual patient care. This book highlights two key points. One is the emphasis on the integration of TCM and Western medicine. The book stresses the integration of TCM and Western medicine in both differential diagnosis and treatment. The other is the emphasis on clinical practicality. It emphasizes practicality in differential diagnosis and clinical treatment, focusing on key content relevant to clinical practice. Additionally, the "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms," "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases," and "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles" are presented in tabular form for clarity and ease of reference. This book is suitable for clinical practitioners of TCM and Western medicine, especially grassroots workers and medical students during clinical internships. The book includes 117 of the most common clinical symptoms (including signs and clinical manifestations), divided into 10 chapters. After each symptom's overview, there are five sections: "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms," "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases," "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles," "Symptomatic Treatment," and "Key Points for Patient Care." The overview briefly describes the concept of the symptom, the main pathogenesis in TCM, and the etiology and pathogenesis in Western medicine. The "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms" focuses on introducing the key points for distinguishing the symptom from other symptoms and the various sub-symptoms within its scope, emphasizing the main characteristics and the primary similarities and differences between the symptoms being differentiated. The "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases" primarily describes diseases that may present with the symptom as the main manifestation. It first outlines the characteristics of the symptom, including the location, nature, severity, and factors that exacerbate or alleviate the symptom, followed by other accompanying symptoms and signs. It then discusses the laboratory tests essential for diagnosis. The "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles" primarily details the TCM experience in pattern differentiation and treatment, focusing on the characteristics of the main symptom and tongue and pulse. The "Symptomatic Treatment" emphasizes selecting practical single formulas, empirical formulas, and other simple treatment methods based on the symptom's characteristics, facilitating the use of these methods by grassroots medical personnel. The "Key Points for Patient Care" focuses on detailing the basic requirements for individual patient care. This book highlights two key points. One is the emphasis on the integration of TCM and Western medicine. The book stresses the integration of TCM and Western medicine in both differential diagnosis and treatment. The other is the emphasis on clinical practicality. It emphasizes practicality in differential diagnosis and clinical treatment, focusing on key content relevant to clinical practice. Additionally, the "Differential Diagnosis of Similar Symptoms," "Differential Diagnosis of Diseases," and "Pattern Differentiation and Treatment According to TCM Principles" are presented in tabular form for clarity and ease of reference. This book is suitable for clinical practitioners of TCM and Western medicine, especially grassroots workers and medical students during clinical internships.