Clinical observation on electroacupuncture plus Jiawei Jinhuanggao (Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis
10.1007/s11726-016-0900-z
- VernacularTitle:电针结合加味金黄膏外敷治疗痛风性关节炎疗效观察
- Author:
Jianming CHENG
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Acupuncture Medication Combined;
Application Therapy;
Arthritis;
Gouty;
Hyperuricemia
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(1):50-54
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of electroacupuncture (EA) plus self-made Jiawei Jinhuanggao (Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) for gouty arthritis.Methods:A total of 80 cases with gouty arthritis were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=40) and a Western medication group (n=40). Cases in the observation group received EA and external application of self-madeJiawei Jinhuanggao(Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste), whereas cases in the Western medication group took Colchicine and Allopurinol tablets orally. After 10 d of treatment, the pain, joint swelling and uric acid in blood were observed. In addition, the follow-up was conducted 6 months after end of the treatment to evaluate the long-term effect.Results:After treatment, there were no between-group statistical differences in pain and uric acid in blood (P>0.05); and there were between-group statistical differences in joint swelling and relapse rate (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 97.5% in the observation group, versus 95.0% in the Western medication group, showing no statistical difference (P>0.05).Conclusion:EA plus Jiawei Jinhuanggao (Supplemented Golden Yellow Paste) has safe and long-term efficacy for gouty arthritis efficacy.
