Gout belongs to the category of paralysis in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine does not “regulate the metabolic function”, the treatment of paralysis of the Chinese medicine prescriptions are Fangfeng Tang, Wu Tou Tang and so on.
1. If the patient’s main manifestation is joint and muscle pain and soreness of the limbs, unfavorable flexion and extension, which may involve several joints of the limbs, and the pain is wandering, etc., Fangfeng Tang can be used.
2. If the patient mainly manifests as joint pain of the limbs, severe pain, fixed site, pain aggravated by cold, slightly relieved by warmth, unfavorable flexion and extension of the joints, local skin or cold sensation, etc., Aconite Soup can be used.
3. If the patient mainly manifests as joint pain, unfavorable movement of limbs, local burning heat, redness and swelling, pain is not palpable, pain is relieved by cold, there may be subcutaneous nodules or erythema, etc., Bai Hu plus Gui Zhi Tang and Xuan Piao Tang can be used.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly. If medication is needed, it should be identified by the doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.