Patient's question:
I am always sweating and feel weak all over. My friends say my complexion is pale, and I have developed some acne. I would like to ask what are the facial symptoms of kidney deficiency? Can these symptoms indicate that I have kidney deficiency? I haven't had a thorough medical examination yet, nor have I had my pulse diagnosed by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. I just searched for some information online.Doctor's answer:
If there are symptoms of kidney deficiency, they can indeed manifest on the face. For example, one may easily experience swollen eye bags, pale eye sockets, fatigue, and a lack of vitality in the eyes. However, the symptom of pale complexion is more commonly seen in cases of insufficient qi and blood or prolonged anemia in the body. Excessive pimples on the face are a result of endocrine imbalance and yin deficiency with excess fire. Therefore, if you want to regulate your health with traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment generally focuses on clearing heat and detoxifying, while nourishing qi and blood.