Kidney Infection in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different kidney infection patterns according to TCM theory
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Kidney infection, medically known as pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection that generally starts in the urethra or bladder and travels up into the kidneys. This serious condition can cause high fever, chills, nausea, and pain in the back, side, or groin.
If not treated promptly, it can lead to kidney scarring or sepsis, a potentially life-threatening response to infection. It’s crucial to treat a kidney infection with appropriate medical intervention to prevent these complications.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regards kidney infection as a disturbance of the body's natural balance, particularly involving the kidney organ system. TCM differentiates conditions not by the infecting organism, as in Western medicine, but by patterns of symptoms and constitutional imbalances.
A TCM diagnosis might involve identifying patterns such as Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder or a Deficiency in the kidney's Yang. The precise pattern identified guides the treatment strategy, emphasizing the importance of a tailored approach to restore health.
Herbal Formulas for Kidney Infection
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address kidney infection