Patient's question:
Patient Age: Since last Monday, there has been pain and swelling in the elbow area. The patient was seen at the hospital and their past treatment and effectiveness: Used Zhi Gua Ning ointment, which had limited effectiveness. What kind of help is desired: Please ask the doctor what medicine works well.Doctor's answer:
Periosteitis is caused by the expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal hemorrhage of the periosteum and its blood vessels, leading to creeping periosteal damage due to the degenerative changes of the periosteum or infectious periosteal damage caused by the rampant of purulent bacteria. Chinese herbal topical medications can be taken internally to relax muscles, activate blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, disperse blood stasis, expel wind and dispel cold. Through skin transmission to meridians, tendons, and bones, it stimulates the body's regulatory functions, rapidly and thoroughly eliminates swelling and pain, and enhances function to achieve a complete recovery, surpassing the goal of rapid healing. If you have any doubts, feel free to consult at any time. Wishing you a speedy recovery!