Acupuncture and Gout

Gout is one kind of arthritis. If not get treated, gout can happen over and over. When gout happen, it can cause sudden burning pain, stiffness, and joint swelling. The gout usually happen at big toe. If not get treated, gout can harm our joints and tendons. [note]Gout - Topic Overview,webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/tc/gout-topic-overview#1[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of gout happen without no warning. It usually attack during the night. The symptoms of gout including intense joint pain (big toe, feet, ankles, hands, and wrists). Other symptom of gout would be lingering discomfort, inflammation and redness, and limited range of motion. Gout is usually happen at men. [note]Diseases and Conditions : Gout, mayoclinic.org, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/basics/symptoms/con-20019400[/note]  

CAUSES

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Gout is said to be caused by small crystal which are forming in the human body joints. The crystal give the sufferer severe pain, tenderness, and swelling. The crystal that cause gout is formed from uric acid. The uric acid is a side product of purines that is being broke down by human body. The uric acid forming because our kidney not filtering out enough of it. The crystal of uric acid is forming around our joints because that area seem have low temperature compare with other part of the body. [note]Gout - Causes, NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gout/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : SP2 Acupuncture Treatment For Gout Acupuncture treatment practise treat the disorder of gout by clear heat and damp, disperse phlegm and remove stagnancy, dredge the channels to stop pain, and regulate the function of the Spleen and Kidneys. During the treatment, patient should care himself to not being over fatigue, reduce exposure of wind and cold. Also patient be advised to change the diet. Moreover, it is highly recommended for patient to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. There are many points used in this disease treatment. Beside treating the symptom, acupuncture also aiming the acupoint that located near the affected joint. Needles that is inserted into patient body will stay for about 1 hour. Electrical stimulation also be used to strengthen the effect of treatment. The treatment will be given daily for about 10 days. [note]Treatment of Gout with Acupuncture, encognitive.com, http://www.encognitive.com/node/4068[/note]

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