Table 3 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic criteria
Category | Symptoms and signs |
|---|---|
Primary symptoms | 1) Abdominal pain or discomfort, 2) Diarrhea |
Secondary symptoms | 1) Chest/flank or abdominal distension, 2) Diarrhea aggravation related to emotional tension, depression or anger, 3) Belching, 4) Decreased appetite, 5) Frequent sighing, 6) Fatigue |
TCM signs for the tongue | Pink tongue, white/thick/greasy tongue coating |
TCM signs for the pulse | Wiry pulse |