Diabetes nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes patients. traditional chinese medicine believes that diabetes nephropathy is caused by pathological changes such as deficiency of kidney qi and accumulation of damp and heat. The traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods for diabetes nephropathy mainly include traditional Chinese medicine treatment, acupuncture and moxibustion, moxibustion, massage, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning diet therapy and Qigong exercise. The following are some commonly used traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods:
1 Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine decoction is often used in the treatment of diabetes nephropathy. Traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of effects, such as clearing away heat and detoxification, promoting water and swelling, strengthening the spleen and qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which can regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body and alleviate the symptoms and course of diabetes nephropathy. The following are commonly used traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and their effects:
(1) Liuwei Dihuang Pill: This prescription improves the renal function of patients with diabetes nephropathy by supplementing qi and nourishing yin. Its main medicinal herbs include yam, wolfberry, Ophiopogon japonicus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Poria cocos, and Achyranthes bidentata, which can nourish kidney yin, warm and nourish kidney yang, and regulate kidney function.
(2) Zhibai Dihuang Pill: This prescription mainly improves diabetes nephropathy by clearing away heat and detoxification, promoting water and swelling, nourishing yin and reducing fire. The main ingredients include Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Phellodendron chinense, Ophiopogon japonicus and Rehmannia glutinosa, which can effectively reduce the inflammatory reaction of the kidney and reduce the edema and urinary protein caused by diabetes nephropathy.
(3) Zuo Gui Wan: This formula improves the blood circulation of the kidneys by promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The main ingredients include Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia lactiflora, Aconitum carmichaelii, and Achyranthes bidentata, which can effectively promote the repair of kidney tissue and improve the renal function of patients.
2 acupuncture and moxibustion Therapy
acupuncture and moxibustion is one of the treatment methods commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. It can regulate the movement of qi and blood in the body and improve the renal function by stimulating specific acupoints. The following are the common methods and functions of acupuncture and moxibustion in treating diabetes nephropathy:
(1) Select specific points: Zusanli, Guanyuan and other points are generally selected by acupuncture and moxibustion in treating diabetes nephropathy. Zusanli is located on the outer side of the calf, which can promote the circulation of qi and blood in the body and improve kidney function. Guan Yuan is located in the middle of the lower abdomen and is related to the kidneys. Acupuncture at this acupoint can stimulate the regulation of kidney function.
(2) Regulate the movement of qi and blood: Stimulating acupoints with acupuncture and moxibustion can timely regulate the movement of qi and blood in the body, increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients, and also promote the repair and metabolic activities of kidney tissue. This helps to improve the microcirculation of the kidney and alleviate the kidney damage caused by diabetes nephropathy.
(3) Relieve symptoms: acupuncture and moxibustion can effectively relieve symptoms such as urinary protein and edema caused by diabetes nephropathy by regulating the nervous system and endocrine system in the body. Stimulating acupoints can adjust the balance of the body and improve the clinical performance of patients with diabetes nephropathy.
(4) Improve immune function: the immune function of patients with diabetes nephropathy is damaged, which is very easy to cause infection. Acupuncture and moxibustion can enhance the immunity of the body, improve the resistance, reduce the occurrence of infection, and promote the recovery of the kidney.
3 Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning Diet
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diet conditioning plays a certain role in the rehabilitation of patients with diabetes nephropathy. Traditional Chinese Medicine recommends choosing foods that are low in salt, fat, sugar, and protein to balance nutrition and avoid overeating. For example, consuming high fiber foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
4. Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion therapy uses the heat and medicinal properties generated by the burning of moxa to stimulate acupoints, in order to regulate the kidneys. Common acupoints include Zhongwan, Shenque, and Qihai, which can be treated by burning moxa sticks directly or using moxa sticks for moxibustion.
5 Tuina Massage
Tuina massage can stimulate meridians, regulate qi and blood circulation, and promote blood circulation and metabolism in the kidneys. The commonly used massage techniques include kneading, pressing, pushing, and holding, which can be fully combined with specific symptoms for targeted massage.
6 Qigong exercises
Qigong is one of the traditional Chinese medicine health preservation methods, which further enhances the circulation of qi and blood in the body by regulating qi function. Commonly used qigong techniques include Tai Chi and Qigong Eight Section Brocade. These exercises can increase the intake of oxygen, promote metabolism, and benefit the rehabilitation of patients with diabetes nephropathy.
In a word, it should also be emphasized that the method of TCM treatment of diabetes nephropathy should be selected according to the specific condition of the patient, and the treatment process needs continuous tracking and monitoring. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine treatment needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners to avoid misuse and abuse.