TCM diagnosis Based on Syndrome Differentiation:
1. Deficiency of Liver Blood
Symptoms:
Vertigo, diziness, pale complexion, blurred vision, night blindness, numbness in limbs, limb spasm, scanty menstruation, etc.
2. Deficiency of Liver Yin
Symptoms: Vertigo, diziness, dry eyes, loss of vision, flush face, tinnitus, irritability, dry mouth and throat, night sweat, rib pain, etc.
3. Liver Qi Stagnation
Symptoms: goiter and tumor, scrofula, abdominal distension, breast aches, painful menstruation, irregular period, amenorrhea, etc.
Diagnosis for
Gallbladder Disease in western medicine
To diagnose gallbladder disease, your doctor will ask you about your medical history and perform an abdominal exam. This will include checking for pain in the abdomen. One or more of the following tests and procedures may be used:
Chest and Abdominal X-Ray
Symptomatic cholecystitis will sometimes show stones on abdominal X-rays if the stones contain calcium. An X-ray of the chest may show pleurisy or pneumonia. However, your doctor should keep investigating even if your X-ray is normal.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to produce images of your organs. Ultrasonography is the main method of diagnosis for gallbladder disease and usually reveals the presence of gallstones, thickened walls, or any other problems in your gallbladder.
Detailed Patient History
A list of symptoms being experienced and any personal or family history of gallbladder disease are important. A general health assessment may also be performed to determine if there are any signs of a long-term gallbladder disease.
Physical Exam
Your doctor may perform a special maneuver during the abdominal exam to look for what is referred to as "Murphy’s sign." During this maneuver, your doctor will put their hand on your abdomen to feel the gallbladder, and then ask you take a breath while palpating near the gallbladder. If you feel severe pain, it suggests you may have gallbladder disease.