Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Author: Zou Hejian
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease; a high-titer positive rheumatoid factor in blood tests is diagnostic; gout is caused by purine metabolism disorders; hyperuricemia is the foundation of gout attacks; excessive alcohol consumption and high protein intake can significantly increase blood uric acid levels.
The "Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases and Family Rehabilitation" series invites clinical medical experts to serve as chief editors for each volume. Using plain language, it explains the causes, related knowledge, prevention, and treatment of each common disease, with a special focus on various family rehabilitation methods, such as psychological adjustment, exercise rehabilitation, music therapy, and home medication guidelines. It is suitable for patients and their families to read. The series is richly illustrated and features a fresh layout. We believe that the publication of this series will help readers maintain their health!
In the 21st century, China will fully enter a well-off society. While creating and enjoying a prosperous life, health will undoubtedly become one of the most critical concerns. Humans consume five grains and experience seven emotions and six desires, making it inevitable to suffer from various illnesses. No one is immune to illness throughout their lifetime, but the key is to minimize it and recover quickly after falling ill. This raises two important issues: "preventing illness" requires strengthening disease prevention, while "recovering quickly" falls under the scope of clinical treatment and rehabilitation medicine.
The "Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases and Family Rehabilitation" series published by Science and Technology Press focuses on this core idea, with a particular emphasis on family rehabilitation. As the saying goes, "treating illness is 30% while nurturing it is 70%," and here, 'nurturing' is equivalent to 'family rehabilitation.' Generally, during the acute phase of an illness, treatment is the primary focus, and all aspects of a patient's care, including diet and rest, must be guided by a doctor. However, family rehabilitation differs in that the condition has stabilized, and all indicators have returned to normal or are close to normal. To restore health, this stage requires not only following the doctor's treatment but also rational dietary, psychological, and exercise adjustments.
Patients and their families must adopt a new concept of family rehabilitation, recognizing it as an essential stage in disease prevention and treatment, and valuing its role in recovery. Diet is not only the material foundation for sustaining life but also plays a crucial role in physical recovery through proper nutrition. Adjusting one's mindset can improve the immune system and foster a belief in overcoming the disease. Exercise is an active form of rehabilitation; moderate physical activity not only helps the body recover quickly but also strengthens the body. As for music therapy, regular routines, and other measures, they are both necessary and simple to implement.
The "Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases and Family Rehabilitation" series invites clinical medical experts to serve as chief editors for each volume, using plain language to explain the causes, related knowledge, prevention, and treatment of each common disease, with a special focus on various family rehabilitation methods, such as psychological adjustment, exercise rehabilitation, music therapy, and home medication guidelines. It is suitable for patients and their families to read. The series is richly illustrated and features a fresh layout. We believe that the publication of this series will help readers maintain their health!