What should I do if I have kidney deficiency
Release time : 03/20/2025 09:30:02
Many women are still very young, but they age quickly and look older than their actual age.
Such situations are often due to kidney deficiency.
Kidney deficiency generally leads to decreased sexual desire in men and irregular menstruation, premature senescence of the skin, and other symptoms in women.
Faced with such powerful health and age-related killers, how should we respond? What should we do about kidney deficiency? What can we do if we find ourselves deficient in kidney energy at a young age? Firstly, everyone needs to understand clearly what kind of kidney deficiency they are suffering from.
There are many types of kidney deficiency, the most common of which are kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency.
Kidney Yin deficiency is prone to excessive heat, manifesting as soreness and weakness in the loins and knees, irritability, and restlessness. Kidney Yang deficiency presents with a sensation of cold in the loins and limbs, fear of cold, even edema, with symptoms resembling "cold".
Both exhibit similar symptoms, such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and fatigue in all limbs, along with a decreased libido.
The treatment for kidney deficiency should be determined according to different symptoms. Only after a confirmed diagnosis can medication be used accordingly.
Additionally, appropriate exercise can achieve the effects of nourishing tendons and bones, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, promoting blood circulation, and strengthening the kidney.
It is worth mentioning that kidney deficiency is often a chronic condition that has accumulated over many years. Therefore, in terms of treatment, one should not rush to seek quick solutions or blindly pursue supplementation; rather, it is essential to adopt a gradual approach.
Due to the different conditions of kidney deficiency, such as yin deficiency, yang deficiency, essence deficiency, and qi deficiency, there are various approaches to nourishing the kidneys, including nourishing the kidney, nourishing yin, benefiting qi, and replenishing essence.
In summary, adopting traditional Chinese medicine for treating kidney deficiency is more suitable.
However, the premise is that patients should first understand clearly which type of kidney deficiency they have before seeking targeted treatment and remediation.
What to do about kidney yin deficiency, one type of kidney deficiency, refers to the syndrome characterized by a loss of kidney yin and insufficiency due to yang deficiency, resulting in internal heat generation.
The common symptoms include: lower back and knee pain, dizziness with ringing in the ears, insomnia and frequent dreams, irritability, heat in the palms and soles, spontaneous sweating, seminal emission and premature ejaculation, dry throat and red cheeks, red tongue with scanty saliva and a fine and rapid pulse.
Treatment for kidney yin deficiency should focus on nourishing yin and reducing fire.
What should I do about kidney yin deficiency? 1. Dietary therapy.
Choosing the right foods can greatly benefit treatment of kidney yin deficiency. Examples include lamb, black fungus, black sesame seeds, goji berries, and Chinese yam among others.
However, it's important to establish reasonable dietary habits and not rush into change too quickly. Gradually adjusting your diet will help you quickly get back on track.
2. Massage the Yongquan point.
The Yongquan acupoint is located in the depression on the front part of the foot, at the front third of the line from the tip of the 2nd and 3rd toes to the heel. Apply pressure with your hands for 200-300 times each morning and evening until you feel a warm sensation.
Continuously persisting in this way can greatly aid in enhancing kidney qi and strengthening the body.
3. Ensure good sleep quality.
During rest, the body's functions automatically adjust and recover, so it is generally advisable to fall asleep before 23:00, ensuring that all organs receive ample rest. Good sleep is very beneficial for the body.
4. Engage in more outdoor activities.
You can go for a mountain climbing, cycling or swimming in the outdoors, which will help you to feel the sun and sky outside. It is very helpful to strengthen your body, and also it can relax your mind and make you happy.
5. Self-psychological stress reduction.
Don't let kidney deficiency cause psychological stress. It's important to recognize that kidney deficiency is a common condition that can be easily treated and cured with the right approach.
Relax your entire body, calm your mind, and actively embrace the treatment.
Kidney Yang Deficiency, also known as Kidney Yang Xu, refers to a syndrome characterized by the decline of Yang energy in the kidneys. It manifests as a deficiency of the kidney's Yang energy.
It is often caused by factors such as yang deficiency in the body, aging and kidney deficiency, prolonged illness damaging the kidneys, or excessive sexual activity.
What to do about kidney yang deficiency? When encountering symptoms of kidney yang deficiency, traditional Chinese medicine often recommends taking formulas such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Zhibai Dihuang Wan, or Zuogui Wan for treatment, or combining with acupuncture therapy. The specific approach depends on the severity of the patient's condition.
In daily life, we can also use dietary therapy methods to assist in the treatment of kidney yang deficiency.
In foods that strengthen kidney and enhance sexual potency, seafood such as sea cucumber, abalone, scallops, and mud crab are effective.
The kidneys of animals, including pigs, dogs, sheep, and cattle, possess the ability to nourish kidney Qi and benefit essence.
Butterfly pupa is rich in nutrients, it can nourish liver and kidney, benefit spirit and qi, strengthen sexual function and treat impotence, consolidate and stop seminal emission.
Eggs contain eight essential amino acids that can strengthen the body and improve sperm quality, enhancing sperm vitality.
Generally speaking, the impact of kidney yang deficiency on an individual is greater than that of kidney yin deficiency. The principle is that yang governs and yin follows.
In clinical practice, whether it is kidney yin deficiency or kidney yang deficiency, if the deficiency is severe to a certain extent, the yin will affect the yang and the yang will affect the yin. Therefore, if kidney yang deficiency lasts for a long time, symptoms of kidney yin deficiency may occur.
Therefore, in cases of severe kidney yang deficiency, it is often essential to pay attention to supplementing both kidney yang and kidney yin while nourishing the kidney yang.
What to do about postpartum kidney deficiency? Many mothers, despite their youth, experience frequent energy depletion and physical fatigue after childbirth. Some even experience persistent fatigue, back pain, night sweats, hair loss, senile lesions, abnormal menstruation problems, and other issues more than a year after giving birth.
Many mothers consider it a postpartum sequela, but in reality, many of them are suffering from postpartum deficiency of kidney.
For postpartum women, the postnatal period is a significant event, and protecting the kidneys is also a matter of great importance.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, kidney essence is the fundamental of human vital energy. The growth, development, reproduction and aging are all related to the abundance of kidney essence.
Many pregnant women experience symptoms of kidney deficiency after childbirth. How to deal with this condition? To prevent postpartum kidney deficiency, it is important for women to pay attention to conditioning during pregnancy, maintain a balanced diet, ensure adequate sleep, and particularly keep a cheerful and optimistic mood.
Additionally, in terms of diet, it is advisable to reduce salt intake.
At the same time, Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that black is beneficial for the kidney, thus black soybeans, black rice, and black beans are all excellent nourishment products for the kidneys. In particular, black soybeans have good effects in nourishing the kidneys and promoting hair growth. Walnut kernels are also an excellent choice.
Should the symptoms worsen, it is necessary to receive professional Chinese herbal therapy.
What should be done about congenital kidney deficiency? Congenital kidney deficiency is caused by insufficient essence from birth, which can easily lead to kidney deficiency.
Contributed to by genetic factors, such as when parents are physically weak and frequently ill or have a deficiency of essence and blood during pregnancy.
Having children too many times, the essence and blood are excessively consumed.
In pregnancy, if proper care is not maintained, the fetal qi may be insufficient.
What should be done for congenital kidney deficiency? Individuals with congenital kidney deficiency lack the foundation of life from birth, and they can only rely on postnatal care to focus on regulating and nourishing the kidneys.
1. Patients with congenital kidney deficiency should not self-diagnose their condition, but seek a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to determine whether the condition is Yang deficiency or Yin deficiency based on pulse diagnosis and then follow the guidance of the doctor to regulate the body's health.
2. Regularly engaging in activities that stretch the waist can facilitate the smooth circulation of qi and blood in the region, thereby continuously nourishing the kidney energy.
Exercise is beneficial to improving physical fitness, promoting the digestion and absorption of nutrients, thereby consolidating kidney Qi.
3. Consume foods rich in iron and proteins, such as black fungus, jujubes, and black chicken.
To maintain kidney health on regular days, it is recommended to consume more leeks, sea cucumber, ginseng, and black chicken, among other foods.
Based on the type of kidney deficiency, consume foods that nourish the kidneys accordingly for dietary therapy.
Congenital kidney deficiency can be replenished through dietary nourishment. In daily diet, one can try the following nourishing porridges: 1. Longevity porridge: 400g of Euryale seed, 400g of Ginkgo fruit, 1800g of Chinese yam, 500g of glutinous rice, 150g of ginseng, 150g of Poria cocos, 250g of lotus seeds, and an appropriate amount of sugar.
Sprinkle the dried medicinal herb and grind into a fine powder, then mill rice until all ingredients are mixed evenly. Consume twice daily at 25 grams each time.
2. Walnut Porridge: 50g of walnuts, 100g of white rice, 100g of rock sugar, and 1kg of water.
Chop the walnuts into small pieces, boil rice until it is soft, add sugar and walnut bits to make a porridge.
3. Sesame Porridge: 50g of sesame seeds, 100g of white rice, 50g of honey, and 1kg of water.
After boiling, add honey.
This porridge can nourish the liver and kidney, moisten the intestines to facilitate bowel movements, and enhance hair growth. It also has a beauty effect.
*The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately for a precise diagnosis and treatment by an on-site physician.