Specialist in Traditional Medicine.

Summary

Fang Yan, while examining a female patient with diarrhea, skillfully utilized traditional Chinese medicine techniques, including pulse-taking and inquiry. The patient reported diarrhea three to five times daily, dry mouth, nausea, and sweating. Fang Yan deduced that her condition stemmed from dietary issues post-childbirth, specifically the overconsumption of rich foods, leading to dampness accumulation in the spleen. He rejected the previously prescribed Six Gentlemen Decoction, noting it worsened her symptoms. Fang Yan emphasized the importance of understanding the interplay between clinical manifestations and pulse conditions to avoid misdiagnosis, captivating his audience with his analytical approach and referencing classical texts.

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