How long does it take for gout swelling to subside completely?

Gout is a relatively common disease. When patients have gout, they feel very painful and it often causes redness and swelling. Gout should be treated promptly. Some Chinese medicine methods have good treatment effects. Through good treatment and conditioning, the condition can be improved. In addition, attention should be paid to diet and health care. Some dietary taboos must be followed. As for how long it will take to be completely cured, this is related to the condition and the effect of treatment.

How long does it take for gout swelling to subside completely?

After the onset of gout, it can be divided into asymptomatic stage, acute arthritis stage, tophi and chronic arthritis stage, and kidney disease stage.

The redness and swelling of the joints of gout patients can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. To achieve good results in the treatment of gout with traditional Chinese medicine, you should choose a folk remedy according to different symptoms. The following is a detailed introduction:

1) Damp-heat obstruction type

The main symptoms of this type of gout include red, swollen, hot and painful joints, severe swelling and pain, stiffness of tendons and veins, inability to move hands, and even more difficulty getting out of bed to move around. The symptoms are milder during the day and worse at night. The tongue is red with yellow coating and the pulse is slippery and rapid. The treatment is to clear away heat and dampness, promote blood circulation and dredge collaterals, with modifications to Xuanbi Decoction. 15 grams each of talcum powder, Polygonum multiflorum, Pittosporum tobira bark, and Alisma orientalis, 10 grams each of apricot kernel, Stephania tetrandra, Forsythia suspensa, silkworm feces, adzuki bean, turmeric, and Gentiana macrophylla, 30 grams each of Coix seed and Smilax glabra, 6 grams each of Gardenia jasminoides and Pinellia ternata, and 20 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum. 9 grams of licorice, 3 grams of asarum, 30 grams of wild yam, 5 grams of cinnamon twig, 15 grams of raw coix seed, and 3 slices of ginger.

2) Dampness and numbness type

The symptoms of cold-dampness arthralgia type gout mainly include severe pain in the limb joints, mild redness and swelling, which is relieved by heat, difficulty in flexing and extending the joints, local cold sensation, pale red tongue with white coating, and tight and stringy pulse. The treatment is to warm the meridians and dispel cold, remove wind and dampness, with modifications to Wutou Decoction. 20 grams of Astragalus, 6 grams each of Aconitum carmichaelii and Ephedra sinica, stir-fried White Peony Root, Millettia Spatholobi and Angelica sinensis.

As for the question of how many days it will take for the swelling in the gout area to subside, after all, each patient's condition is different, and the actual time it takes varies from person to person. It is best for patients to determine their own condition under the guidance of a doctor.

I believe you have gained something after reading this article. You may wish to continue to read related articles about this disease to increase your understanding of the disease so that you can better cope with the arrival of the disease.