What Chinese patent medicines should be taken for rheumatism?

What Chinese patent medicines should be taken for rheumatism?

Rheumatism is a common chronic disease characterized by joint pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that rheumatism is related to the invasion of "wind-cold-dampness evil". Chinese patent medicines that dispel wind, remove dampness, activate blood circulation and unblock meridians are often used for treatment. The following is the recommendation and analysis of Chinese patent medicines for rheumatism that have been hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days for patients’ reference.

1. List of commonly used Chinese patent medicines for rheumatism

2. Things to note when choosing Chinese patent medicines

1.Treatment based on syndrome differentiation: Rheumatism is divided into different types such as wind-cold-damp paralysis and rheumatism-heat paralysis. Appropriate Chinese patent medicines need to be selected according to the symptoms. For example, for wind-cold-damp arthralgia, it is appropriate to use medicines to dispel wind and cold, while for rheumatic-damp arthralgia, it is necessary to clear away heat and remove dampness.

2.side effect: Some Chinese patent medicines contain toxic ingredients (such as Tripterygium wilfordii, Aconite, etc.). Long-term use may cause damage to the liver and kidneys, and must be used under the guidance of a doctor.

3.Combination medication: Chinese patent medicines can be used in combination with Western medicines (such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), but drug interactions must be avoided.

3. Analysis of recent hot topics

In the past 10 days, discussions on Chinese patent medicines for rheumatism have mainly focused on the following aspects:

1.Research on Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The extraction technology of active ingredients in Chinese patent medicines such as Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycoside tablets has become a hot topic, and its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects have attracted much attention.

2.Patient medication feedback: Many patients shared their experience in using Tongbi Capsules and Zhengqing Fengtongning Tablets, emphasizing that they need to persist in taking the medicine to achieve effective results.

3.Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Treatment: Experts suggest that in the acute stage of rheumatism, Western medicine is mainly used to control symptoms, and in the remission stage, Chinese patent medicines can be used for conditioning.

4. Diet and life suggestions

1.diet conditioning: Patients with rheumatism should avoid raw and cold food, and can eat appropriate amounts of food that strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, such as coix seed and yam.

2.moderate exercise: Gentle exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin can help improve joint function.

3.Keep warm and cold: Pay special attention to keeping the joints warm to avoid cold aggravating the symptoms.

5. Summary

Chinese patent medicine treatment for rheumatism needs to be selected according to individual conditions and combined with lifestyle adjustments. Patients should use medications rationally under the guidance of doctors and avoid blindly following popular drugs. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly.