Patient's question:
My grandfather is 65 years old this year. A few days ago, he kept complaining about knee pain. I checked and noticed some redness and swelling, so I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said he had gout and recommended buying Simiao Wan. Is the special medicine Simiao Wan effective for treating gout?Doctor's answer:
Medicines can treat gout. They have the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, which can alleviate symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain in the feet and knees. They can also stabilize the symptoms of redness, swelling, and heat caused by gouty arthritis. This medicine can be used as a complementary treatment for gout. Patients with gout also need to cooperate with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and colchicine to inhibit the production of uric acid, and other medicinal treatments. Specific medication should strictly follow medical advice.