Differentiation and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis according to theory of latent pathogens

VernacularTitle:基于伏邪学说辨治类风湿关节炎
Author: Yuan XU ¹ ; Qingwen TAO ; Yan WANG ; Naiguang SONG ; Chi ZHANG
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1. 中日友好医院中医风湿病科免疫炎性疾病北京市重点实验室北京100029
Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; latent pathogen; preventive treatment of disease
From: Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;41(3):181-185
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) takes on the characteristics of diseases due to latent pathogens. Essential qi deficiency is an internal factor, and ordinary factors of cold-dampness or damp-heat are preconditions of diseases due to latent pathogens. The six excesses are external pathogenic factors and pathogens of wind-cold and damp-heat are main pathogenic causes. The clinical characteristics of diseases due to latent pathogens are reflected in hiding and incubation,and aggravating factors will cause the diseases attack. The theory of latent pathogens can guide the diagnosis and treatment of RA, including avoiding six excesses and early treatment for getting rid of latent pathogens, and tonifying healthy qi and regulating constitution for truncating and reversing disease through starting treatment at asymptomatic stage, which reflects the thought of preventive treatment of disease. It is of great significance to improve clinical efficacy,decrease the occurrence of bone destruction and reduce disability rate.