Kidney deficiency refers to kidney qi deficiency or kidney yin and yang deficiency, including kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is one of the important organs in the human body, which has the functions of storing essence, growth and development, and water metabolism. Kidney deficiency is the weakening or dysregulation of the function of the kidneys, leading to the emergence of a series of pathological changes.
1. Congenital heredity: If the parents are not physically endowed enough, are overly cautious during pregnancy, or the parents themselves suffer from kidney deficiency and other diseases, the birth of the child will also be affected, and symptoms such as congenital deficiency and physical weakness will appear.
2. Excessive intercourse: Excessive intercourse is one of the common causes of kidney deficiency. If you have too frequent sex, or if you masturbate too much, it will lead to a loss of essence qi in the kidneys, which will lead to kidney deficiency.
3. Overwork: Overwork is also one of the important causes of kidney deficiency. If you engage in heavy physical work for a long time, or if you do too much mental work, it will lead to overdraft of the body, which will lead to kidney deficiency.
4. Improper diet: Improper diet is also one of the causes of kidney deficiency. If you eat irregularly for a long time, or if you are picky eaters, it will lead to malnutrition in the body, which will lead to kidney deficiency. In addition, if you eat spicy, greasy and other irritating foods for a long time, it can also cause damage to the kidneys.
5. Long-term illness hurts the kidneys: Long-term illness hurts the kidneys is also one of the causes of kidney deficiency. If you suffer from chronic diseases for a long time, such as chronic nephritis, diabetes, etc., it will cause damage to the kidneys, which will cause kidney deficiency.
6. Old age and physical decline: With age, various functions of the body will gradually decline, including kidney function. Therefore, old age and physical failure are also one of the causes of kidney deficiency.
Clinical manifestations: Kidney yin deficiency often has the manifestations of yin deficiency, such as soreness in the waist and knees, weakness in the legs, dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia and dreams, weight loss, hot flashes and night sweats, five heart irritability, dry throat and cheeks, yellow stools, red tongue and other symptoms. Kidney Yang deficiency is manifested as chills and coldness, lack of energy, loss of libido, cold limbs, impotence**, frequent urination, urgency, clear and long urination, frequent urination at night, hearing loss or tinnitus, as well as soreness and cold pain in the waist and knees. For the clinical manifestations of kidney deficiency, in addition to the general symptoms mentioned above, different people may also experience some personalized symptoms. For example, men may experience symptoms such as decreased libido and impotence**, while women may experience problems such as irregular menstruation and infertility. In addition, kidney deficiency may also affect the patient's nervous system and endocrine system, leading to problems such as memory loss and mood swings.
*Method: 1Drugs**: Traditional Chinese medicine** kidney deficiency is mainly based on tonifying the kidney, and different prescriptions are used according to the different types of kidney deficiency. For example, those with kidney yin deficiency can choose Liuwei Dihuang Pill, Zuogui Pill and other prescriptions;People with kidney yang deficiency can choose to use Jinkui Kidney Qi Pill, Yougui Pill and other prescriptions.
2.Non-drug**: In addition to medication**, non-drug** methods such as acupuncture, massage, and cupping can also be used to condition the body and promote the recovery of kidney qi.
3.Dietary conditioning: Patients with kidney deficiency should keep their diet light and eat more foods that have the effect of tonifying the kidney, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, walnuts, etc. At the same time, avoid bad lifestyle Xi such as overwork and staying up late.
4.Exercise: Proper exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism, which helps in the recovery of kidney qi. It is advisable to choose aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, etc.
5.Psychological adjustment: Patients with kidney deficiency are prone to anxiety, depression and other adverse emotions, so psychological adjustment is required. It can be done through meditation, yoga, etc., to relax and reduce stress and anxiety.
Precautionary measures.
1.Maintain a regular sleep schedule: Avoid staying up late and overexerting yourself and get enough sleep.
2.Diet: Keep your diet light and eat more foods that have the effect of tonifying the kidney. At the same time, avoid excessive consumption of spicy, greasy and other irritating foods.
3.Proper exercise: Proper exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism, and help in the recovery of kidney qi. It is advisable to choose aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, etc.
4.Control the frequency of sexual activity: Excessive frequency of sexual activity may lead to the occurrence of kidney deficiency, so it is necessary to control the frequency of sexual activity.
5.Avoid overuse of medications: Some medications may cause damage to the kidneys, so be cautious and follow your doctor's advice when using medications.
6.Maintain a good mood: A good mood helps with good health and the recovery of kidney qi. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude to face the pressures and challenges of life and work.