Proteinuria is when the amount of protein in the urine is higher than the normal range, usually more than 150 milligrams of protein per hour. Proteinuria is one of the common symptoms of kidney disease and one of the signals of other physical diseases. According to TCM theory, proteinuria is mainly related to kidney dysfunction.
Traditional Chinese medicine regards the occurrence of proteinuria as a combination of factors such as kidney qi deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and dampness and heat in the kidney meridian. When kidney qi is deficient, the kidneys are unable to perform their normal filtering function, causing protein to leak out of the urine, which in turn forms the symptoms of proteinuria. Insufficient kidney yang will cause the kidneys to be unable to maintain normal calories, which will further reduce kidney function and cause proteinuria. In addition, TCM also considers dampness and heat retention as an important cause of proteinuria. Dampness and heat can easily lead to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, which in turn will have an adverse effect on the kidneys.
For the treatment of proteinuria, TCM focuses on regulating kidney qi and strengthening the function of kidney yang. By adjusting the dietary structure, soothing the mental state, and exercising appropriately, the endocrine function can be improved, so as to achieve the effect of regulating the kidneys. In terms of diet, you can choose foods with moderate protein content, such as legumes, fish, lean meat, etc., and reduce the intake of high fat and salt to maintain the normal function of the kidneys. In addition, emotional regulation in life is also key. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that emotional factors are one of the important factors affecting kidney health, and it is very important to maintain a good mood, avoid overwork, and pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule and rest for the treatment of proteinuria.
For kidney disease caused by proteinuria, Chinese medicine also has some classic prescriptions. For example, Liuwei Dihuang Pill is a common prescription for the treatment of kidney yin deficiency, which can nourish kidney qi, regulate kidney function, and have a certain improvement effect on proteinuria. In addition, the four inverses have fundamentally improved the pathological state of dampness and heat in the body, and also has a good effect on the treatment of proteinuria.
In conclusion, the occurrence of proteinuria may be a manifestation of renal dysfunction or a symptom of other diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine can improve the condition of proteinuria to a certain extent by adjusting the kidney function and improving the pathological state of dampness and heat in the body. However, it is important to note that treatment for proteinuria should still be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to avoid unnecessary side effects.
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Bibliography:
1. Zhao Linfeng, Li Tingting. Research progress on the effect and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine on proteinuria[J]. Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2014,41(11):2452-2454.