Patient's question:
What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?Doctor's answer:
Because rheumatism is comprehensive in scope, the treatment methods are also varied. However, overall, they are divided into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment and Western medicine treatment. In terms of TCM treatment, it employs the method of syndrome differentiation and treatment, with the main focus on warming the yang and dispelling cold. If dampness is predominant, the focus is on strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. Western medicine, on the other hand, primarily focuses on anti-immune and anti-inflammatory treatments. Different Western medicine treatments for rheumatism also vary in their emphasis.