A 68-year-old woman has had dizziness, blurred vision, and occasional limb numbness for six months. Her complexion is pale and her nails are light in color. Tongue is pale. Pulse is thin. What is the most likely pattern?
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Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Numbness: Pattern
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Thin Pulse
A thin pulse commonly suggests Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, or general deficiency of substance.
Pale Tongue
A pale tongue usually points toward deficiency, especially qi deficiency, blood deficiency, or yang deficiency.
Blood Deficiency
Blood Deficiency emphasizes insufficient nourishment. Common clues include dizziness, pale complexion, palpitations, scant menses, pale tongue, and thin pulse.