Bloodletting for gout can’t eliminate uric acid, and bloodletting is strictly prohibited for gout patients.
At present, there is no clear experiments show that bloodletting can eliminate high uric acid in gout patients, the method not only can’t discharge uric acid, but also may lead to infections, anemia or even sepsis and other side effects, the treatment of gout should be carried out in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, and should not be blind. Clinical treatment of gout mainly includes drug treatment and non-drug treatment.
Gout acute attack of drug treatment mainly includes colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and so on can relieve the symptoms. In the relief phase of gout, drugs such as allopurinol and Febuxostat can help lower the blood uric acid level. In addition to this, non-pharmacological treatments such as drinking plenty of water, dietary modifications, proper exercise and alkalinization of urine are also included.
The treatment of the disease should not blindly listen to the prescription, it is recommended that patients diagnosed with gout to the rheumatology and immunology department of the regular hospital.