Gout is caused by abnormal metabolism of purine or decreased excretion of uric acid, which results in sensitivity to the body's immune system and leading to acute inflammatory arthritis. Affected areas are mostly toe joints, ankle and knee joints. Long term gout patients may experience pain of finger joints and even causing kidney damage. These symptoms usually occur among people aged above 40, and the frequency increases with age.
The ratio of Gout patients is 50:1 among males and females. The occurrence of severe pain may affect one's quality of life.
Typical Case
Mr. Lim, aged 54, has suffered from Gout for 3 years. In the early Stages, the symptoms occur once every 1-2 months, with arthritis, joint swelling and pain. They mostly occur after a full meal, consumption of alcohol, exposed to cold and wet conditions. He is often jolted awake by acute pain in the middle of the night. As his spleen is severely damaged due to long term consumption of western medicine, Mr. Lim has lost confidence in treatment. Stones have emerged in his leg and hand joints, and the joints of his "two thumbs exhibit a reddish colour. After a friend told him that Traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating gout, Mr. Lim came to Ma Kuang to seek treatment.
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