Does Staying Up Late Lead to Kidney Yin Deficiency or Kidney Yang Deficiency?

1. Kidney Yin Deficiency: If one stays up late for extended periods and experiences severe sleep deprivation, it may lead to the depletion of qi and blood, affecting the function of the internal organs and inducing kidney yin deficiency. As the condition progresses, it may also cause insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, sore and weak knees and lower back, menstrual disorders, and other issues. Patients are advised to take medications such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, and Zuo Gui Wan under the guidance of their doctors to alleviate discomfort.

2. Kidney Yang Deficiency: If the frequency of staying up late is high, it may disrupt the function of the internal organs and even affect the generation of yang qi, inducing kidney yang deficiency. Without treatment under the guidance of a doctor, it may also cause symptoms such as body chilliness, frequent urination, increased nocturia, and body edema. Patients are advised to take medications such as Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan, and Gui Lu Bu Shen Wan under the guidance of their doctors to achieve the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys.

In daily life, patients need to adjust their sleep habits and ensure sufficient sleep time. Prolonged staying up late is not recommended as it may exacerbate the above symptoms.