Observation on therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with acupoint-injection on acute gouty arthritis.
- Author:
Ran ZOU
1
;
Hong-xing ZHANG
;
Tang-fa ZHANG
;
Yun XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Adult; Aged; Arthritis, Gouty; therapy; Electroacupuncture; Female; Humans; Injections; Male; Middle Aged; Uric Acid; blood
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2007;27(1):15-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for a new method for treatment of acute gouty arthritis.
METHODSSixty cases of acute gouty arthritis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The treatment group were treated with electroacupuncture combined with point-injection, and the control group with western medicine. Their therapeutic effects were observed and serum uric acid contents were detected before and after treatment.
RESULTSThere was a very significantly difference between the two groups in the therapeutic effect (P<0. 01) and the analgesic effect in the treatment group was better than that in the control group (P<0. 01). The treatment group was superior to the control group in decrease of blood uric acid (P<0. 01).
CONCLUSIONElectroacupuncture combined with point-injection is an effective method for treatment of acute gouty arthritis, and it can decrease blood uric acid content.
