Q Is a non-face-to-face consultation possible for stomach cramps?
A If you're in a stable period with cramps settled, you can begin a non-face-to-face history-taking and consultation. However, accurate diagnosis and herbal prescription require an in-person visit, and if pain is severe or there are emergency signs, we recommend in-person care first.
Detailed Answer
If you're in a stable state with cramps resolved and no emergency signs, you can start a basic consultation by sharing your symptom pattern and lifestyle non-face-to-face. Understanding your condition in advance before the first visit can save time. However, since some aspects require direct examination such as abdominal and pulse diagnosis, an in-person visit is recommended for accurate diagnosis and prescription.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If severe pain is currently ongoing, or you have fever, cold sweats, or pain radiating to the back or chest, immediate evaluation at a nearby medical institution comes first, not a non-face-to-face consultation. At Dongjedang, we believe it's best to continue Korean medicine treatment after safety has been confirmed.
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