Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed some swelling in my body. I feel completely drained of energy. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's kidney disease. I was wondering, how should I regulate my condition if it's kidney deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Kidney deficiency, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is divided into Kidney Yang deficiency and Kidney Yin deficiency. Those with Kidney Yang deficiency often exhibit symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, cold pain in the lower back and knees, fatigue, and weakness. It is recommended to take a few Golden Cabinet Kidney Qi Pills. Those with Kidney Yin deficiency are often seen with dizziness, neurasthenia, forgetfulness, emaciation, flushed cheeks, dry throat, and excessive thirst. It is suggested to take a few Zhi Bai Di Huang Pills or Liu Wei Di Huang Pills. Actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.