Which acupoint for palmar joint rheumatoid acupuncture

Metacarpophalangeal joint rheumatoid syndrome belongs to the category of Chinese medicine disease “paralysis”, which requires acupuncture of the palm metacarpophalangeal joint points such as Ermai, Sanmai, Laogong, Houxi and other acupoints for treatment. Metacarpophalangeal joint rheumatoid syndrome is a Western medicine disease name, in the Chinese medicine disease category belongs to the limb meridian disease “paralysis” category, the main manifestation of the finger metacarpophalangeal joint pain, redness and swelling, the pain in the morning is more pronounced, slightly relieved by activities and other symptoms. In the acupuncture treatment need to follow the principle of pain relief, the main choice of points are two, three, Hegu, Laogong, Liquid Gate, Zhongzhu, Houxi. These points are located in the palm of the hand near the metacarpophalangeal joints, and acupuncture can effectively clear the meridian qi in the palm of the hand to relieve pain. Acupuncture operation has a certain risk, it is recommended that patients who need acupuncture treatment go to the acupuncture department of the regular hospital for treatment, in order not to blindly carry out acupuncture treatment on their own.