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How to manage kidney deficiency

Dec 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
The causes of kidney deficiency include excessive sexual activity, overexertion, emotional imbalances, prolonged illness, and congenital insufficiency. It can generally be improved through medication, dietary regulation, lifestyle adjustments, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments. In daily life, individuals with kidney deficiency should also maintain a healthy lifestyle, including appropriate exercise and a positive mental outlook.

The causes of kidney deficiency include excessive sexual activity, overexertion, emotional disharmony, chronic illness, and congenital insufficiency. It can generally be improved through medication, dietary regulation, lifestyle adjustments, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments. Below is a detailed analysis of these different causes:

1. Excessive Sexual Activity: Excessive sexual activity can lead to excessive consumption of kidney essence, leaving the kidneys inadequately nourished and resulting in kidney deficiency. One should adjust the frequency of sexual activity and, under a physician's guidance, use herbal formulas or patent medicines that nourish the kidneys and replenish essence, such as Wuzi Yanzong Pills (Wuzi Yanzong Wan), Jin Kui Shen Qi Pills (Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan), or You Gui Pills (You Gui Wan).

2. Overexertion: Whether physical or mental labor, excessive exertion can lead to excessive energy consumption, increasing the burden on the kidneys. Prolonged overwork can lead to kidney qi deficiency and symptoms of kidney deficiency. It is recommended to adjust one's schedule, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid excessive fatigue, and engage in moderate exercise, such as Tai Chi or yoga, to enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.

3. Emotional Imbalance: Emotional factors such as excessive worry or sadness can damage the heart and spleen, thereby affecting kidney function. Symptoms may include insomnia, vivid dreams, irritability, and mood swings. Treatment involves adjusting one's mindset, maintaining a cheerful disposition, and engaging in relaxing activities such as walking or listening to music.

4. Chronic Illness: Long-term chronic diseases, such as chronic nephritis or diabetes, can deplete vital energy, leading to dysfunction of internal organs, particularly evident in kidney damage. Prolonged illness can deprive the kidneys of adequate nutritional supply, further aggravating kidney deficiency. Associated symptoms may include those of the primary disease, such as edema, hypertension, and polyuria. Treatment should focus on actively managing the underlying condition to control disease progression, while using kidney-nourishing and qi-replenishing herbal formulas or patent medicines, such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills (Liuwei Dihuang Wan), Zuo Gui Pills (Zuo Gui Wan), or Zhibai Dihuang Pills (Zhibai Dihuang Wan), under a physician's guidance.

5. Congenital Insufficiency: Some individuals are born with weaker constitutions, lacking sufficient innate essence to nourish the kidneys adequately, which may hinder normal growth and development, eventually leading to kidney deficiency. This condition is often related to genetic factors and may be accompanied by delayed growth and development, poor physical condition, and frequent illnesses. Under a physician's guidance, kidney-nourishing and essence-replenishing herbal formulas or patent medicines, such as Gouju Dihuang Pills (Gouju Dihuang Wan), Gui Shao Dihuang Pills (Gui Shao Dihuang Wan), or Jisheng Shenqi Pills (Jisheng Shenqi Wan), can be used for regulation, along with enhanced nutritional intake to improve physical strength and constitution.

In daily life, individuals with kidney deficiency should also maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, appropriate exercise, and maintaining a positive mindset.

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