How to Best Treat Kidney Deficiency in Men
Dec 24, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, male kidney deficiency may be caused by factors such as aging, excessive fatigue, kidney yang deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, and kidney essence deficiency. It can be treated or relieved with general treatments, medication, and other approaches depending on the specific situation. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice, identify the underlying cause, and undergo symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, one should avoid excessive physical strain.
Generally, male kidney deficiency may be caused by factors such as aging, excessive fatigue, kidney yang deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, and kidney essence deficiency. Depending on the specific situation, general treatments or medications may be used to manage or alleviate the condition. It is recommended to seek timely medical consultation, identify the underlying cause, and undergo appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Aging: With advancing age, human organ function gradually declines, which may lead to reduced kidney function and symptoms similar to those of kidney deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. Symptoms may include soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, increased nighttime urination, etc. It is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including moderate exercise, balanced diet, and sufficient sleep.
2. Excessive Fatigue: Prolonged work pressure and physical labor can cause physical fatigue and lead to kidney deficiency, manifesting as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, reduced energy, and similar symptoms. It is recommended to properly manage work and rest, ensure adequate sleep, engage in moderate physical exercise, and enhance physical fitness.
3. Kidney Yang Deficiency: Decline of kidney yang leads to insufficient body yang energy, causing symptoms such as cold intolerance, cold limbs, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and mental fatigue. Patients may use medications such as Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, Yao Tong Pian, Gui Rong Gu Ben Wan, etc., under a doctor's guidance.
4. Kidney Yin Deficiency: Kidney yin depletion leads to kidney deficiency, causing symptoms such as tidal fever, night sweats, heat sensations in the palms, soles, and chest, insomnia, and vivid dreams. Patients may use medications such as Qi Ju Di Huang Wan, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Da Bu Yin Wan, etc., as advised by a physician.
5. Kidney Essence Deficiency: Kidney essence deficiency prevents the kidneys from adequately nourishing the body, leading to declined body functions and affecting the kidney's metabolism and excretion functions, resulting in symptoms such as frequent urination and increased nighttime urination. Patients may take medications such as Shen Song Yang Xin Capsules, An Shen Granules, Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, etc., in accordance with medical advice.
In daily life, it is important to avoid excessive physical strain, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, apples, and tomatoes, and improve one's immune system.
