Comparative study of three therapies for elderly patients with primary chronic gouty arthritis.
- VernacularTitle:老年原发性慢性痛风关节炎3种疗法的对照研究
- Author:
Feng JIANG
;
Jia SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gout;
Arthritis;
Dangerous factor;
Therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Study for the security,effectiveness and the related recurrence factors of the elderly primary chronic gouty arthritis with 3 different therapies.Methods Eighty-seven patients in the Huzhou Third Hospital from 2004.3 to 2005.4 with primary chronic gouty arthritis were randomized into 3 groups for a 12-month-observation:31 in group A were given the general therapies;32 in group B and 24 in group C were given the hydroxychloroqine and colchicine respectively besides the general therapy.Results The average of acute attack after treatment in the 3 groups was lower than those before treatment.The levels of blood uric acid decreased significantly(P