Rheumatoid arthritis belongs to “paralysis” in Chinese medicine.
Rheumatoid arthritis from the theory of Chinese medicine, the cause of the disease can be regarded as the lack of innate endowment (congenital constitution and function is not good), dietary disorders, old age and prolonged illnesses, improper labor and rest, wind, cold, dampness, heat and other evil invasion, etc., clinically manifested as the affected joints are painful, swollen, dysfunctional, the lesion is a persistent, recurring process.
The disease can occur at any age, and is more common in women aged 20 to 45.
If the disease is in the early stage of onset, it can be treated with tretinoin; if the disease progresses rapidly, clearing heat and removing toxins, dredging wind and dampness, and activating blood circulation are the main treatments; for patients in the remission stage, traditional Chinese medicines are mainly used to support the positive qi, and regulate the balance of yin and yang.
It is recommended that patients find relevant symptoms and go to regular hospitals in time.