Patient's question:
Doctor, I am a new father, and the health of my child is my biggest concern. I have a natural deficiency of the kidneys and have always had symptoms of kidney deficiency, so I am quite worried that my child might inherit kidney deficiency. What are the common symptoms of kidney deficiency in children?Doctor's answer:
Experts introduce the nine major symptoms of kidney deficiencySymptom 1: Cold hands and feet
"Cold hands and feet" refers to the sensation of having cold limbs, even extending to the elbows and knees. "Cold hands and feet" often accompany symptoms such as lower back and knee pain, fatigue, lying down, shortness of breath, lack of energy, and a (lack of thirst).
Symptom 2: Excessive sexual activity
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys store essence. Kidney essence transforms into kidney yin and kidney yang, which nourish and warm the five internal organs and six Fu organs. Kidney yin and kidney yang are interdependent and mutually restrictive within the body, maintaining physiological balance. If this balance is disrupted or one aspect declines, it can lead to conditions such as impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, and semen disorders in men.
Symptom 3: Dizziness, weakness, and insomnia with frequent dreams
As one of the vital organs of the body, the kidneys nourish and warm the other organs. If other organs suffer from prolonged illness without recovery, it can easily damage the kidneys. Many chronic diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B, coronary heart disease, bronchial asthma, and hypertension, often accompany symptoms of kidney deficiency.
Symptom 4: Asthma
The kidneys have the function of "nourishing qi." Due to kidney deficiency, qi cannot be properly retained, leading to shortness of breath, shallow breathing, and a feeling of difficulty in taking full breaths. In severe cases, accompanied by asthma, symptoms may include worsening shortness of breath and profuse sweating.
Symptom 5: Lower back pain
The root cause of lower back pain is kidney deficiency, which can be classified as either internal injury or overexertion. Internal injury kidney deficiency is usually caused by congenital deficiency, prolonged illness, or excessive fatigue. Mild cases may make it difficult to bend or stand straight, while severe cases may cause heel pain and lower back weakness. Overexertion refers to excessive physical strain or long-term work in the same fixed posture (e.g., using a computer or driving), which can gradually damage kidney qi and lead to insufficient kidney essence.
Symptom 6: Frequent nighttime urination
If nighttime urination occurs more than twice, or the amount of urine exceeds one-quarter of the total daily output, it is considered "frequent nighttime urination." Severe cases may involve urinating once every hour, with the amount of urine approaching or exceeding daytime output. This condition is characterized by normal daytime urination but excessive nighttime urination, often caused by weak kidney qi.
Symptom 7: Dizziness and tinnitus
Many people have experienced dizziness, a sensation of blurred vision, spinning, nausea, and vomiting, which is unpleasant. Dizziness is often accompanied by tinnitus, which can impair hearing. If left untreated, it may even lead to deafness. The causes of dizziness and tinnitus are often related to the liver and kidneys. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that "the kidneys store essence, which generates marrow, and marrow gathers to form the brain." Therefore, kidney deficiency can lead to insufficient marrow in the brain, causing dizziness and tinnitus.
Symptom 8: Constipation
People with constipation often suffer from anal fissures and hemorrhoids due to difficulties in defecation, affecting work and daily life. Although constipation is primarily a dysfunction of the large intestine's transmission function, its root cause is kidney deficiency. This is because the kidneys open into the two lower orifices (urethra and rectum) and govern the two excretions (urination and defecation). Normal transmission requires the stimulation and nourishment of kidney qi.
Symptom 9: Lower back and leg pain, frequent urination and urgency
Sitting in a car for long periods without movement, combined with the stress of driving, can gradually lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, ultimately resulting in kidney deficiency. Symptoms of kidney deficiency include frequent nighttime urination, lack of energy, lower back and leg weakness, insomnia with frequent dreams, chest tightness and shortness of breath, tinnitus and deafness, hair loss and loose teeth, susceptibility to colds, and cold hands and feet in the limbs.