Q What order do you follow at the clinic for treating palm-and-sole heat?
A First we check when and under what circumstances it worsens and whether accompanying symptoms (diabetes, reduced sensation, systemic symptoms, etc.) are present, to screen out warning signs. Then, based on the degree of fluid deficiency and your constitution, we combine acupuncture with herbal medicine suited to your constitution. Lifestyle adjustments are guided alongside.
Detailed Answer
The visit generally follows this order: ① checking the symptom pattern, timing, and accompanying symptoms ② screening for warning signs (testing guided first if applicable) ③ assessing the degree of fluid deficiency and constitution ④ combining acupuncture with constitution-matched herbal medicine ⑤ guiding lifestyle management such as sleep and diet ⑥ adjusting direction based on progress.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Rather than simply cooling the palms and soles symptomatically, we look at the surplus that has built up in the body together with the depleted fluid balance to set the treatment direction. That way not only the heat but the accompanying thirst and sleep issues improve together.
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