Phrases for TCM Gastrointestinal Treatments

Here is a simple dialogue format for TCM Gastrointestinal Treatments (肠胃科) with basic and easy-to-understand phrases:

Patient:


Doctor, I have been experiencing stomach pain recently.

医生，我最近有胃痛。

Yīshēng, wǒ zuìjìn yǒu wèitòng.

Doctor:


How long has this been happening?

这种情况持续多久了？

Zhè zhǒng qíngkuàng chíxù duōjiǔ le?

Patient:


It's been about a week. I also feel bloated after eating.

大概有一个星期了。吃完饭后我还觉得肚子胀。

Dàgài yǒu yī ge xīngqī le. Chī wán fàn hòu wǒ hái juéde dùzi zhàng.

Doctor:


I see. Do you feel nauseous or have any diarrhea?

我明白了。你有没有恶心或腹泻？

Wǒ míngbái le. Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu ěxīn huò fùxiè?

Patient:

Yes, sometimes I feel nauseous, but I don’t have diarrhea.
有时候会恶心，但没有腹泻。
Yǒu shíhòu huì ěxīn, dàn méiyǒu fùxiè.

Patient:


Is there anything else I should avoid eating?

我需要避免吃什么东西吗？

Wǒ xūyào bìmiǎn chī shénme dōngxi ma?

Doctor:


Yes, avoid cold and spicy foods for now. Eat warm, easily digestible meals.

是的，暂时避免吃冷的和辛辣的食物。多吃温热、易消化的食物。

Shì de, zànshí bìmiǎn chī lěng de hé xīnlà de shíwù. Duō chī wēnrè, yì xiāohuà de shíwù.

Patient:


Thank you, Doctor. I will follow your advice.

谢谢医生。我会遵从您的建议。

Xièxiè yīshēng. Wǒ huì zūncóng nín de jiànyì.

Doctor:

Let's schedule a follow-up appointment next week to see how you’re doing.
我们下周安排一个复诊，看看你的情况如何。
Wǒmen xià zhōu ānpái yī ge fùzhěn, kànkan nǐ de qíngkuàng rúhé.