Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What should adolescent men and women do if they have kidney deficiency?

Asked by:Aurora-Lee

Asked on:Mar 24, 2026 08:39 AM

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  • Elaine Elaine

    Mar 24, 2026

      A woman surnamed Li called and said that for some time, she felt that she was aging very fast, with increased wrinkles and a dull complexion. She also often felt fatigued, mentally exhausted, aching in her waist and legs, insomnia and forgetfulness, and unable to wake up. This mental outlook had brought a lot of inconvenience to her work and life. Hospital After the examination, I learned that I was suffering from Kidney deficiency

      Kidney deficiency and qi deficiency usually cause the body's immune function and circulatory function to decline, causing various disease . For example, Qi deficiency can cause gastroptosis, and long-term kidney deficiency can cause chronic nephritis, infertility, chronic bronchitis, enteritis, hypertension, and regenerative diseases. anemia , uremia, etc. In addition, due to the decisive role of the kidney in human growth and development, long-term kidney deficiency will accelerate aging in some people. female The main culprit of premature facial aging is kidney deficiency and qi deficiency.

      Regarding the difference between kidney deficiency and qi deficiency, kidney deficiency is divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. Kidney yin deficiency is prone to symptoms of heat deficiency, while kidney yang deficiency is prone to symptoms of coldness. Qi deficiency is mainly manifested in the mental aspect. Common typical symptoms are weakness in speaking or insufficient Qi, often feeling tired, not wanting to speak, poor memory, some women's face is slightly pale, excessive menstrual flow, etc.

      People suffering from this disease usually need to take supplements. Since qi deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and kidney yin deficiency are interconnected, one deficiency may lead to two or even multiple deficiencies. The symptoms are difficult to identify. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully differentiate the syndrome and treat it, find an experienced TCM expert to diagnose, and prescribe the right medicine.

      Taboos and appropriate supplements for qi deficiency and kidney deficiency

      Regarding dietary supplements, experts have given reminders from two aspects of food taboos and suitability:

      Women with qi deficiency should eat foods that are qi-replenishing, sweet, warm, nutritious and easy to digest. Avoid eating foods that are irritating, consuming, cold, spicy, and greasy;

      Women with kidney yin deficiency should eat foods that are clear and tonic, sweet, cool, moist, and nourishing, such as fresh vegetables and fruits or foods rich in fiber and vitamins. They should avoid foods that are spicy, fried, stir-fried, sexually hot, and high in fats and carbohydrates;

      Women with kidney yang deficiency should eat foods that are warm in nature and dispel cold, high in calories and rich in nutrients. They should avoid eating all kinds of cold drinks and raw and cold fruits.

      In addition, young women should exercise more to enhance their body's immunity, keep their mood comfortable, and improve their daily routine and eating habits. healthy Stability, as long as the balance of yin and yang is achieved, it is a symbol of health and aging will be delayed. Once symptoms of discomfort appear, do not blindly take medicine or food supplements. You should take supplements through syndrome differentiation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor, so that they can truly play the role of replenishing qi and kidneys.

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