Acupuncture for gout

Acupuncture

can be used as part of a comprehensive treatment of gout, but it cannot be expected to cure gout completely with just one needle. Treatment of gout requires a combination of lifestyle adjustments, such as a low-purine diet, weight control, and alcohol consumption. It is also necessary to use uric acid lowering drugs to control uric acid levels for a long time according to the patient's specific conditions to prevent attacks and reduce complications. Gout is a chronic disease that often requires long-term management and monitoring. Even after symptoms are relieved, continuous attention to uric acid levels and lifestyle is needed to prevent recurrence. Acupuncture is only one of the auxiliary methods, and cannot replace the treatment effect of drugs, so it is not the only solution.

Acupuncture has a certain effect on gout, but it cannot be exaggerated, let alone claimed to be cured by one needle. For gout patients, a comprehensive treatment strategy should be adopted, including lifestyle adjustment, drug therapy and necessary adjuvant therapy. Standardized management and treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.