What Department Should I Visit for Kidney Issues?

If it is a urinary system infection, chronic nephritis, diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephron damage, systemic lupus erythematosus nephritis, etc., they all belong to the category of internal medicine diseases, and it is necessary to visit the nephrology outpatient department to let the nephrologist formulate corresponding treatment plans according to the specific condition of the patient. If it is urinary calculi, urinary system tumors, renal hydronephrosis, renal cysts, etc., they all belong to the category of surgical diseases, and the patient needs to visit the urology outpatient department. It is necessary for the urologist to decide whether surgical treatment is required.

1. Chilliness and fear of cold refer to being very afraid of cold in daily life, with cold limbs all year round. Generally, it is accompanied by symptoms such as soreness and pain in the knees and waist, as well as a bland taste in the mouth without thirst. Some people may also experience kidney deficiency, because the kidneys have the function of absorbing qi. Once kidney deficiency occurs, these qi cannot be normally summarized, which may lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and panting. Heavy panting sounds may occur in daily life.

2. Constipation is mainly caused by dysfunction of the large intestine's conduction function, but many people do not know that the root cause of this is kidney deficiency. The kidneys open to the two yin orifices and govern urination and defecation. To have normal bowel movements, it is necessary to stimulate and nourish the kidney qi. Therefore, constipation is actually caused by kidney deficiency.

3. Dizziness and tinnitus are common symptoms that many people experience, which are uncomfortable. If they are not properly managed and allowed to develop, they may even lead to deafness. Dizziness and tinnitus are closely related to kidney function. Kidney deficiency can cause our brain to lose some nutrients, leading to dizziness and tinnitus.

4. Swelling of the eyelids in the morning is a common condition in which many people experience swelling of the eyelids and face after waking up. People with this condition generally have low urine output during the day, and most of them are accompanied by nephritis. If you find that your body often experiences edema in daily life, it is important to go to the hospital for examination to see if it is caused by kidney dysfunction.

5. Blurred vision refers to the part of the pupil used for vision, which is called "vision" and is controlled by the kidneys. Once there is a problem with the kidneys, they will be unable to send kidney water to the eyes, leading to dry eyes and other conditions. Over time, vision will become increasingly blurred, and even conditions such as floaters and glaucoma may occur.