Table 1 TCM syndrome score
Symptoms | Score of TCM symptom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
None 0 | Mild 1 | Moderate 2 | Severe 3 | |
Dizziness and tinnitus | None | Occasionally | Sometimes, relieving after some rest | Often, still existing after some rest |
Vexing heat in chest, palms, and soles | None | Vexing heat in palms and soles at night | Vexing heat in palms and soles day and night | Vexing heat in chest, palms and soles, and unwilling to cover the quilt |
Soreness and weakness of waist and knees | None | Occasionally, not affecting daily life | Sometimes, weakness of legs and affecting daily life | Often, difficult to walk and affecting daily life |
Dry mouth and throat | None | Slightly | Seriously | Seriously, and need some water |
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