Speaking of rheumatism , the common people are not unfamiliar, "Doctor, I often have joint pains in rainy days, do I have rheumatism?", I often encounter patients asking me similar questions in the outpatient clinic. In fact, the "rheumatism" recognized by the common people roughly belongs to the category of " arthralgia syndrome " in traditional Chinese medicine. What is "paralysis"? " Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon " records: "The three qi of wind, cold and dampness are mixed together, and they become paralysis." In layman's terms, it means that the human body feels the outside world wind, cold and dampness , the evil qi blocks the tendons and veins, and retains the muscles of the joints. , issued as a paralysis card. According to the understanding of modern medicine, such diseases belong to the category of connective tissue disease . Rheumatism referred to by modern medicine refers to a type of autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, etc. These diseases not only have joint symptoms, but also Combined with systemic organ damage. Some of the so-called "rheumatism" are rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc Such as simple joint inflammation.
Whether it is a rheumatic immune disease diagnosed by western medicine or a common arthritis , when the current symptoms of pain and soreness in joints and limbs can be regarded as "arthralgia" in traditional Chinese medicine, that is, treatment according to TCM syndrome differentiation. The commonly used treatment methods are nothing more than expelling wind and dehumidification , promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals, warming yang and dispelling cold, nourishing qi and nourishing blood , nourishing liver and kidney and other therapeutic methods. In addition, combined with traditional Chinese medicine paste or proprietary Chinese medicine (such as Tongluo Qutong Cream, Fufang Nanxing Pain Relief Cream, Qizheng Pain Relief Paste) for external use, or traditional Chinese medicine decoction for external use, soaking hands and feet, and treating both inside and outside, you can get good results. curative effect. Especially for some simple arthritis and early rheumatoid patients, the use of pure traditional Chinese medicine can significantly relieve or even cure.
I once treated a friend's mother for finger joint pain. The patient's fingers and joints were stiff, sore, and afraid of wind and cold. The effect of western medicine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was average. Because I knew that I was engaged in rheumatism, so Please help me. The patient had been tested for rheumatoid factor , anti-CCP and other indicators, all of which were negative, basically ruling out rheumatoid arthritis. The patient's has a pale tongue, , and has a thin coating. After I saw the photos of the tongue coating, I proposed the addition and subtraction of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction. The patient's symptoms were relieved after taking 7 doses. My friend was very happy to ask me to continue the prescription. After taking it for nearly a month, the symptoms were cured.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a great treasure house. It has its own characteristics in the treatment of rheumatism. Our generation should study hard and inherit it.
