To reduce swelling and pain in gout, we usually choose acupuncture points such as Yinbai point, Taibai point or Gongsun point, which can relieve the swelling and pain of gout sufferers
1. Yinbai acupoint. Hidden White Point is located on the inner side of the big toe of the foot, 0.1 inches away from the corner of the toenail, i.e., the red-white junction, the edge of the toenail is very close to the location. It can effectively relieve the discomfort caused by gout such as swelling and pain.
2. Taibai acupoint. Tai Bai acupoint is the area where gout stones are often damaged, and thus this area is most prone to the formation of urate crystals. It is located on the medial edge of the foot, in the depression behind and below the tip of the first metatarsal bone when the body is in the supine position or sitting position, and is placed flat on the sole of the foot. Its function is to strengthen the spleen and dissolve dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain.
3. Gongsun acupoint. It is located on the medial edge of the foot, in front of and below the base of the first metatarsal bone. Gongsun point can not only treat gout, but also used to treat gastric ulcer patients due to reduced gastric acid secretion.
In conclusion, the acupuncture points of Yinbai, Taibai or Gongsun have some effect on gout treatment, and it should be noted that patients need to be under the guidance of a professional doctor to treat gout.