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MENTAL MODEL · M3233

Tidal Fever / Chao Re

Tidal Fever / Chao Re
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-31

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Fever that occurs or worsens at regular times each day, like the tide.

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Biological clock malfunction. If the fever occurs at 3-5 PM, it is Yangming tidal fever (excess heat in the gastrointestinal tract); if it occurs at night and subsides in the morning, it is Yin deficiency tidal fever (water fails to control fire). When assessing fever, not only the temperature but also the 'timetable' should be considered.

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A symptom name shared by traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, referring to paroxysmal flushing and sweating of the face, neck, and chest, often due to Yin deficiency with internal heat, floating of deficient Yang, or perimenopausal hormonal fluctuations.

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