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KMID : 0363320220430051006
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2022 Volume.43 No. 5 p.1006 ~ p.1017
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A Clinical Case of a Recurrent Polyarticular Gout Patient Treated with Gyeji-tang-gami and Soshiho-tang-gami
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Kim Bo-Sung
Ahn Seon-Ju
Lee Young-Su
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Abstract
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Objectives:This study examined a clinical case of a recurrent polyarticular gout patient treated with Korean medicine.
Methods:The patient was treated with Korean medicine (Gyejigagye-tang, Soshiho-tang-gami, Gyejigajakyak-tang, acupuncture, and moxibustion), Western medicine, and rehabilitative therapy. Their effects were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale.
Results:After receiving Korean medical treatment for two admission periods, the Visual Analog Scale score for joint pain improved or disappeared. Moreover, Korean medicine was able to manage the symptoms of the gout patient.
Conclusions:Proper Korean medicine treatment could be effective in improving the symptoms of recurrent polyarticular gout pain.
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KEYWORD
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gout, uric acid, hyperuricemia, polyarticular gout, Korean medicine, case report
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