You can tell if you have Kidney Yin Deficiency or Kidney Yang Deficiency by observing your stool. Don't rush to flush after using the bathroom in the morning—take a closer look. Today, Dr. Li will teach you a simple method to preliminarily assess your physical condition at home.

Kidney Yin Deficiency constitution often manifests as stool that is dry and hard as a rock, difficult to pass, and urine that is as yellow as strong tea. The palms of the hands and soles of the feet often feel warm, especially at night. There is also a sense of restlessness, as if being tickled by a kitten, and frequent sweating.

Your problem is a deficiency of kidney yin, where yin deficiency leads to blazing heat, as if your body is ignited by a fire, which burns the body fluids, resulting in dry stools. You also tend to have a dry mouth and irritability. In this case, you can consider Zuo Gui Wan, which can help nourish kidney yin.

Symptoms of kidney yang deficiency often include stools as loose as water, diarrhea after eating anything unsuitable, clear urine, a consistently cold stomach, and a sore, weak lower back, as if the tendons have been pulled out.

Your issue is a deficiency of kidney yang. Yang deficiency leads to the production of cold, causing dampness to sink downward and weakening the transforming function of qi, resulting in loose stools. You are also prone to edema and frequent nighttime urination, which severely impacts sleep. In this case, you can consider You Gui Wan, which can help warm and tonify kidney yang, dispel cold, and restore the warmth and vitality of the body.

The specific situation should be considered in light of individual conditions. The above content is for reference only and involves Chinese patent medicines, with no promotional intent. If you experience any physical discomfort, please seek medical treatment from a doctor.