Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine · 2010 · 43 citations · 0 references
MedicineClinical SciencesPharmacotherapyRheumatologyGoutGout PharmacotherapyAcute Gout TreatmentAcute Gouty ArthritisAdministration Of Herbal Remedies
OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of blood-letting cupping plus herbal medicine for acute gouty arthritis. METHODS: The 34 cases of acute gouty arthritis were treated by blood-letting cupping plus herbal medicine. RESULTS: 21 cases were cured and 13 cases improved. CONCLUSION: The therapeutic effect of this therapy was satisfactory for gouty arthritis.