Pattern Knowledge

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Kidney yang is insufficient and fails to warm, producing aversion to cold, low back weakness, and frequent night urination.

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Definition

Yang qi within the Kidneys is deficient.

Clinical Meaning

Typical signs include aversion to cold, cold limbs, low back soreness, frequent night urination, and a deep slow pulse.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

Do not diagnose Kidney deficiency from lumbar soreness alone; look for definite cold signs.