Clinical analysis of the Dingtong decoction in 39 cases of gouty arthritis

Objective To observe the clinical effect of Dingtong decoction in gouty arthritis. Methods 39 patients with gouty arthritis were investigated and were treated by basic treatment, included psychological nursing and keep on a diet and with Dingtong decoction taken by mouth. After a course of treatment, the biochemical index and symptom index were investigated. Results After treatment, clinical recovery was 15 cases, produce effects was 13 cases, validness was 7 cases, invalidation was 4 cases, the total effective rate was 89.74% after the treatment, the clinical symptom of the patients was to improve,and there was a remarkable difference (P 0.05) in biochemical index before and after treatment. Conclusion The clinical effect of Dingtong decoction in gouty arthritis is significantly and can improve the concomitant symptom and shorten the course, and the safety is higher.