Effect of Baihu and Guizhi decoction in acute gouty arthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence rates of gout worldwide have increased annually. Acute gouty arthritis (AGA) accounts for a large proportion of gout patients and causes severe physical and mental pain in patients. Controlling the occurrence and development of gout inflammation is the first step in the treatment of gout. The main treatment drugs in gout are non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, and glucocorticoids, but these treatments have many adverse reactions which limit their clinical application. Baihu and Guizhi decoction (BHGZ) is one of the classic prescriptions in the Synopsis of the Golden Chamber and is a good prescription for AGA. Previous clinical studies have shown that BHGZ confers a strong benefit for treating AGA. However, the literature shows a lack

SUBMITTER: He Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9013133 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature