What is the principle of traditional Chinese medicine navel therapy for treating uremia

Traditional Chinese medicine umbilical therapy, as an auxiliary treatment method, may have a certain auxiliary regulatory effect on uremia. Its principle is mainly based on meridian theory, transdermal drug absorption, and local stimulation effects. Uremic patients should mainly receive standardized hemodialysis or renal replacement therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine umbilical therapy cannot replace formal medical treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the navel is the location of the Shenque acupoint, where meridians and qi converge. Applying medication here can regulate spleen and kidney function through acupoint stimulation, promote the rise and fall of qi, and assist in improving water metabolism disorders in patients with uremia. From a modern medical perspective, the thin skin and abundant blood vessels at the navel are conducive to the penetration and absorption of drug components. Some traditional Chinese medicines that have the effect of promoting blood circulation and diuresis may affect systemic metabolism through local effects. Commonly used clinical Chinese herbal formulas for warming yang and promoting diuresis, as well as removing blood stasis and detoxification, such as grinding and applying ointments like Fuzi, Poria cocos, and Rhubarb, may help alleviate mild symptoms such as edema and nausea, but cannot reverse kidney function damage.

It should be noted that uremia is a critical condition, and umbilical therapy can only be used as an auxiliary measure. Improper operation may lead to skin damage and infection, exacerbating the condition. Patients should strictly follow the specialized treatment plan for kidney diseases. If umbilical therapy is performed, it is necessary to use a formula that has been validated for safety under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and closely monitor indicators such as blood potassium and creatinine. This method is contraindicated for patients with combined skin lesions or coagulation dysfunction. Patients with uremia should strictly limit their daily intake of high potassium and high phosphorus diets, control their water intake, and maintain regular dialysis treatment. If considering trying traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods, it is necessary to communicate with the attending physician in advance to ensure that it does not interfere with the existing treatment plan. Any new symptoms or fluctuations in indicators should be promptly treated with medical attention, and treatment methods should not be adjusted on one's own.