Asma Afzal , Shameem Ahmad Rather , Shabir Ahmad Bhat , Sheikh Zahoor , Arsheed Iqbal
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Abstract
Background
The most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis is Gouty arthritis. Wet cupping, a traditional regimental therapy of Greco-Arab and Chinese medicine, has been proven an effective and safe alternative treatment for multiple disorders especially in musculoskeletal ailments.
Aims and objectives
To study the efficacy and safety of wet cupping in Gouty arthritis.
Methods
In an open-labeled, randomized and standard controlled trial 60 patients of gout fulfilling the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated in test group (n=30) receiving wet cupping and the control group (n=30) receiving allopurinol for a period of 60 days. Patients were assessed at every 15th day for subjective parameters/symptoms, whereas for objective parameters (serum uric acid, inflammatory markers) assessment was done at 0th day and on 61st day of the study protocol. The data was analyzed statistically using student t-test to obtain the results.
Results
Both the test and control groups showed a significant improvement in subjective parameters (p<0.001). Serum uric acid gets significantly improved after the treatment (p<0.001) in both the groups, however among inflammatory markers, better improvement in ESR was seen in test group (p< 0.05) than control group (p=0.37) but there was no considerable improvement in CRP either in test or control group. All the safety parameters (LFT, KFT) were found to remain undisturbed after completion of study protocol.
Conclusion
Wet cupping has a considerable impact in improving the symptoms of gout and serum uric acid levels. It is much safer and could prove a better alternative for gout management.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.