Patient's question:
During episodes, there is pain in the limbs, and during severe attacks, swelling occurs at the affected area. It has been going on for 18 years.Doctor's answer:
For patients with rheumatism, based on the current main clinical manifestations of the patient, it is first necessary to identify the nature of the disease, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of syndrome differentiation and treatment, and overall adjustment. For example, if there is external wind-cold-dampness stagnating in the meridians and joints, and internal qi and blood deficiency, as well as insufficient liver and kidney, symptoms such as cold pain in the waist and knees, heaviness and numbness in the joints and muscles, and difficulty in flexing and extending the legs and feet may occur. Finally, during the treatment period, patients need to adhere to dietary discipline, maintain regular sleep patterns, actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened resistance.