What are the symptom manifestations of Yin deficiency and blood heat?
Nov 09, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, yin deficiency with blood heat is mainly manifested by symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, irritability with insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, weakness and soreness in the waist and knees, and irregular menstruation. Patients are advised to rest more in daily life, avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate sleep. In terms of diet, they may consume more nourishing and heat-clearing foods, such as lily bulbs, tremella, and snow pear. Moderate exercise, such as walking or practicing Tai Chi, is recommended, while excessive fatigue should be avoided.
In general, yin deficiency with blood heat is mainly manifested by symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, irritability and insomnia, dizziness and tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and menstrual irregularities.
1. Dry mouth and throat: Yin deficiency leads to reduced body fluids, which fail to reach the mouth, causing dryness of the mouth and throat. Patients often feel oral dryness, with reduced saliva secretion; symptoms may be slightly relieved after drinking water, but dryness recurs shortly afterward.
2. Irritability and insomnia: Yin deficiency leads to hyperactivity of yang, with deficient fire disturbing the heart, causing irritability, emotional agitation, and easy excitation. Patients often have insomnia,表现为 difficulty falling asleep, light sleep, frequent awakenings with dreams, and difficulty returning to sleep after waking.
3. Dizziness and tinnitus: Kidney yin deficiency leads to insufficiency of marrow sea, resulting in inadequate nourishment of the brain, which may cause dizziness and tinnitus. Dizziness manifests as a feeling of heaviness or vertigo in the head, sometimes accompanied by visual rotation. Tinnitus presents as persistent or intermittent buzzing or ringing sounds within the ears.
4. Soreness and weakness of the waist and knees: Insufficient kidney yin can cause soreness and weakness in the waist and knees. Patients often feel lower back pain and weakness in the legs, with a sensation of heaviness in both legs while walking. Symptoms worsen after exertion and improve slightly after rest.
5. Menstrual irregularities: Yin deficiency with blood heat can affect women's menstrual cycle and flow, leading to early menstruation, heavy menstrual bleeding, and prolonged menstrual periods. Long-term yin deficiency with blood heat may also lead to amenorrhea, infertility, and other gynecological disorders.
Patients are advised to get adequate rest in daily life, avoid staying up late, and ensure sufficient sleep. Diet-wise, it is recommended to consume more yin-nourishing and heat-clearing foods, such as lily bulbs, white fungus, and pears. Engage in moderate exercise, such as walking or tai chi, and avoid excessive fatigue.
