Ma Kuang Singapore treatment

TREATMENT

CLINICAL PROCEDURES

ADULTS SERVICES

WHAT DOES TCM CLINICAL PROCEDURES CONSIST OF? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE?

During your first consultation at Ma Kuang, in addition to the chief complaint. Our physician will conduct a comprehensive history detailing your physical charateristics, onset of the illness, previous treatment(s) and progress of recovery, etc.

In order to better understand your condition, the physician will also ask about your lifestyle, dietary habits, stresses of daily living, sleep quality, digestive health, medical history, family history, and emotional well-being, etc.

The four methods of diagnosis in TCM consist of observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation. Observation indicates that the physician examines the physical appearance of a patient through complexion, tongue and more. Auscultation is achieved by listening to the speech, coughs, and breath sounds. Inquiry is a way to gather information about signs and symptoms, as well as medical history. Palpation includes checking the radial pulses and abdominal examination.



The physician will ask specific questions to determine your constitution and health status based on the cause and onset of the illness, progression, signs and symptoms, frequency of occurrence, and complications or lack thereof.

The health record also documents patient’s medical diagnosis and maintain an active medication list.



Based on the above-mentioned consultation, the physician will suggest a suitable treatment plan. Detail documentation of the initial visit allows the physician to quickly assess your condition at follow-up(s). Treatment plan is updated accordingly, depending on the response to previous treatment, level of improvement, and change in illness progression.