Remote Prescription Process
Q. What do I need to prepare to receive a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet prescription in Gangnam, Seoul?
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If you are a first-time patient, an in-person consultation is required before non-face-to-face prescriptions are available (only for follow-ups). Prepare recent blood test results, current medications, and weight change records. Ensure a quiet space with a camera-enabled smartphone or PC. Since pulse diagnosis is not possible, detailed symptom descriptions are crucial. Herbal medicine can be received by delivery or in-person pickup.
📝 Detailed Answer
Even in non-face-to-face care, basic information is essential for TKM pattern differentiation (辨證). At first, you might wonder how diagnosis works without pulse-taking, but careful questioning can reveal constitution and condition. The most important factors are digestion and bowel movements. Spleen deficiency (脾虛, bi xu) is suggested by post-meal bloating or loose stools; phlegm-fluid (痰飮, tan yin) involves phlegm or edema; blood stasis (瘀血, yu xue) is inferred from dysmenorrhea, bruising, or skin tone—photos or videos can help assess. If you have a history of Western diet medications like Wegovy or Saxenda, report it, as they affect gut motility and appetite, requiring interaction consideration in herbal prescription. Also mention any weight regain after stopping. For the consultation, find a quiet spot, turn on your camera, and prepare to show your tongue. If you are a returning patient, bring previous prescriptions or medication records. Delivery of herbal medicine is available, but the first visit must be in person.
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