Kidneys are the organs that help filter waste products from the blood. Symptoms of Kidney Failure are due to the build-up of waste products in the body that may cause weakness, shortness of breath, lethargy, and so on. Then, does kidney failure cause joint pain?

From the perspective of western medicine, the causes of joint pain are metabolic abnormalities of calcium and phosphorus, high uric acid (UA), and high creatinine.

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), kidney failure is deficiency of kidney qi. Kidney failure at this stage is relatively serious. Kidneys do not have enough qi to drive and operate. Therefore, many functions of the body are not normal to play. This is just the cause of joint pain.

There is a general principle of TCM, “No obstruction, No pain”. So the obstruction of nerve blood vessels and the grain is the cause of joint pain on hands and feet. Kidney failure patients with joint pain should find TCM doctor to make a diagnosis on specific syndrome. Medicated bath have been proven an effective way to treat joint pain of kidney failure patients with numerous cases. TCM possesses a large number of prescriptions for medicated bath handed down from the ancient times. We have a professional team which is specialized in medicated bath. You can result the free online service to get a herbal formula based on your condition.

In addition, there are many other therapies which are more effective. TCM practitioners will use various ways, such as Acupuncture, Blood Pollution Therapy, and Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy etc. to strengthen the damaged kidneys and improve kidney function fundamentally.

If you have interest in these therapies, you can email to renal-disease@hotmail.com to get a reply or the herbal formula based on your condition.