In TCM theory, the kidneys are regarded as the innate foundation and have a close relationship with other viscera. This connection is reflected in the fact that their functions and pathologies can affect each other, and sometimes even appear to be intricate.
First, let's look at the relationship between the kidneys and the liver. If the kidney yin is deficient, the liver yang will be hyperactive, and people may feel dizzy.
Secondly, the relationship between the kidneys and the heart is also very important. When the kidney water is insufficient, the heart fire cannot be controlled, resulting in the heart fire is vigorous and the heart and kidney do not communicate.
In this case, people may experience symptoms such as heart palpitations and insomnia.
In addition, the kidneys are also associated with the lungs.
If the kidneys do not accept qi, the qi will not return to its original state, which may lead to asthma. This is because the kidneys are responsible for absorbing qi, and if the kidney qi is insufficient, it will not be able to store the lung qi normally, resulting in the reversal of the lung qi and causing asthma.
In addition, kidney yang deficiency may also affect the spleen and stomach.
If the kidney yang is deficient, the yang qi is not enough to warm the spleen and stomach, which may lead to diarrhea. This is because the spleen and stomach need the warmth of yang energy in order to properly transport the subtleties of the water valley.
Finally, the loss of kidney essence can also affect the filling of the cerebral spinal cord. If the kidneys are insufficient, the cerebral spinal cord is depleted, which may lead to symptoms such as forgetfulness and dementia.
This is because kidney essence is one of the important substances for the production of the cerebral medulla, and if the kidney essence is lost, the cerebral medullary cord will lose its source of fullness.
In general, although kidney disease may affect multiple organs such as the heart, liver, and lungs, the spleen and kidney are usually the main sites of damage. This is because the spleen and kidney play a vital role in the physiological and pathological processes of the human body.
In order to maintain good health, we need to pay attention to the health of our kidneys and other organs at all times, and take corresponding conditioning and methods in time.