Treatment for gout in the feet

Many joints in the body may suffer from gout problems. First of all, many people often expose their ankles in winter, which may cause gout in the joints of their feet. Once gout attacks, it will affect normal movements and even make the patient unable to walk, so it is necessary for everyone to understand some treatment methods for foot ventilation.

Treatment

[1](1) The principle of TCM treatment for gout is to clear away heat and dampness, and to activate blood circulation and unblock meridians. For example, some biological components contained in traditional Chinese medicine added to acid-reducing tea can promote the excretion of uric acid. In the acute phase, the syndrome is diagnosed as internal accumulation of dampness and heat, and the treatment should focus on clearing away heat and removing dampness; in the remission phase, the syndrome is diagnosed as blood stasis blocking the collaterals, and the treatment should focus on promoting blood circulation and unblocking the collaterals.

(2) Treatment of acute gout in the feet should focus on controlling symptoms and taking the most effective medication for the condition, and should be done under the guidance of a doctor.

(3) If gouty arthritis of the feet develops into a chronic disease, it will become very difficult to recover. During this period, treatment should be avoided and repeated attacks should be avoided to avoid damage to the kidneys and joint function. If gout stones appear and are large, surgical removal should be performed.

(4) Most patients with late-stage gout in the feet have already developed gouty nephropathy. At this time, the treatment of gouty nephropathy should be given priority, and hyperuricemia should be actively controlled to maintain uric acid at normal levels for a long time to prevent the further development of uric acid nephropathy. At the same time, all factors that may affect kidney function should be eliminated, and measures should be taken to prevent the occurrence of urinary tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis and other symptoms.

(5) The treatment of gout in the feet during the intermittent period is mainly to maintain uric acid at normal levels, such as 6.5 mg/dL, while protecting kidney function to prevent secondary gouty nephropathy. Because in addition to adhering to general treatment, patients should also use drugs that promote uric acid excretion and inhibit uric acid synthesis.

Acute treatment

The acute phase is when the patient suddenly experiences redness, swelling, heat and pain, and needs urgent treatment: the main principles are anti-inflammation, detumescence and analgesia. Patients at this stage have many misconceptions, thinking that because their blood uric acid level is high, they should use uric acid-lowering drugs. In fact, this is inappropriate. At this time, using drugs to excrete uric acid will only aggravate acute inflammation.

The principle is

1. During the acute phase, the patient's joints should be immobilized. Do not rub or apply hot compresses.

2. You should drink more water and try to eliminate uric acid. You should pay special attention to your diet. At this time, you should avoid eating foods that can easily increase blood uric acid, such as animal offal, beer, liquor, and seafood.