Progress in the application of external therapies in traditional Chinese medicine for the management of gouty arthritis
10.3760/cma.j.cn341190-20230212-00093
- VernacularTitle:中医外治法缓解痛风性关节炎的应用进展
- Author:
Geng LI
1
;
Bin WU
;
Jianping GAN
Author Information
1. 重庆市万盛经济技术开发区中医院针灸科，重庆 400899
- Keywords:
Arthritis, gouty;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
Clinical protocols;
Moxibustion;
Acupuncture therapy;
Review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2024;31(5):793-796
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Gouty arthritis is a condition resulting from the dysregulation of purine metabolism in the human body. It is characterized by redness, swelling, recurrent episodes of hot pain, and joint stiffness. Currently, Western medicine primarily relies on uric acid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic drugs, but these medications often have significant side effects. In contrast, external therapies in traditional Chinese medicine are considered simpler, safer, and less likely to produce adverse reactions, thus making them more appealing to patients. This article summarizes the various external treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate the clinical symptoms of gouty arthritis, offering a novel approach for clinical management.
