Do creams for gout work

Gout is a western medical term, manifested as red, swollen, hot, painful joints and other symptoms, Chinese medicine will be categorized as “paralysis” in the category of the painful joints in the joints of the paste can relieve the discomfort of the symptoms, has a certain degree of efficacy.
Paste is a kind of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, the drug penetrates into the skin, can play the role of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relaxing the tendons and collaterals, dispelling wind and dispersing cold. Since paralysis is caused by the lack of positive energy, wind, cold and dampness, which leads to the blockage of tendons and veins, poor blood circulation and joint discomfort, the use of poultices can help to relieve pain, numbness, and unfavorable flexion and extension of the joints and muscles.
Those who are allergic to ointment should not use it. It should be noted that, if gout for a long time, has led to deformation of the joints, the cream can play a limited role, need to be combined with oral Chinese medicine, acupuncture and other treatments in order to achieve a better therapeutic effect.