Patient's question:
Diagnosis of childhood motor neuron diseaseDoctor's answer:
(1) Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency: Symptoms: Atrophy of limbs and muscles, particularly in the distal parts of the hands, weak grip, limited mobility, severe cases may present asor, occasional muscle twitches, or hand tremors, especially noticeable when gripping. Emotional instability, frequent dreams at night, emaciation, or flushed cheeks in the afternoon, dry and constipated stools, thin white tongue with red tip, soft and thin tongue body, deep and fine wiry pulse.(2) Spleen and Kidney Deficiency: Symptoms: Weak limbs, fatigue in movement, emaciated muscles, loose skin, exhaustion, bland taste with poor appetite, puffy face with shortness of breath, dull complexion, or accompanied by impotence and premature ejaculation, thin white tongue with pale and swollen tongue body, deep and fine pulse.
(3) Dry-Heat Injuring Body Fluids: Symptoms: Atrophic palm flesh, dry and shriveled skin, grooves between tendons, weak grip, or muscle twitches, accompanied by restlessness, thirst, and dry throat, thin white tongue with slight yellowish tint, dry and lacking moisture, slightly red tongue body, fine and (stiff) pulse.