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Gout is a metabolic disease characterized by arthritis and uric acid metabolism disorders. Although gout has increased in modern society, gout itself is not a new disease from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. As early as ancient China, gout was recorded in detail, and there are many ancient prescriptions that can also be used for gout. This article will combine the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and quote ancient and modern famous prescriptions to popularize the relevant knowledge of gout, help you understand the characteristics of gout, and provide some prevention and methods.
First of all, one of the characteristics of gout is that it is mostly cold and damp. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the ** of gout is mainly caused by cold and dampness. The symptoms of cold and dampness are mainly manifested as joint swelling and pain, redness, swelling and heat pain, and local dark color. On the **, you can consider using drugs that warm the meridian to dispel cold and dispel dampness, such as Qingang, Qianghuo, vine pear, Chuanwu, etc.
Secondly, the second characteristic of gout is that the course of the disease is slow and long-term. Gout is often mistaken for a sudden illness, but in reality, the onset of gout is a long-term process. Over the course of the disease, the accumulation of uric acid progresses, and arthritis progressively worsens. Therefore, in terms of prevention and prevention, it is necessary to pay attention to long-term conditioning and management, including dietary control, moderate exercise, drug assistance, etc.
In addition, another common feature of gout is that the condition is prone to reversal. Once gout is developed, the accumulation of uric acid and the onset of arthritis often recur. This is because the underlying pathogenesis of gout cannot be completely **, and the symptoms can only be relieved through conditioning and **. In order to avoid reverse, in addition to the usual adjustment of diet and living habits, you can consider using some traditional Chinese medicines to recuperate, such as cinnamon branches, safflower, licorice, etc.
To sum up, the characteristics of gout mainly include cold and dampness, slow and long-term course of the disease, and easy reversal of the disease. In view of these characteristics, combined with the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we can prevent and improve gout by adjusting diet, moderate exercise, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning and other methods. At the same time, do not neglect the management and conditioning of your own health, and maintain good lifestyle habits, which can also effectively reduce the risk of gout.
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References: 1Zhang Kun. (2010).Research progress on gout with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine**. Medical Review, 5, 113-114