Q What treatment is received in the early stages of polyarthritis?
A In the early stages, intensive acupuncture and anti-inflammatory pharmacopuncture are administered with the goal of suppressing inflammation and alleviating pain, along with accurately identifying the cause (blood tests and imaging). This is a stage where pain and swelling in multiple joints are simultaneously reduced through the rapid opening of Qi and blood circulation.
Detailed Answer
In the early stages (0–4 weeks), the intensity of treatment is determined after confirming active inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR, rheumatoid factor). Acupuncture plus anti-inflammatory pharmacopuncture (such as diluted bee venom or placenta extract) is performed 2–3 times a week, and if joint heat is severe, cooling and electroacupuncture are used in combination. Internal treatment follows a sequence that begins with a prescription tailored to acute inflammation and transitions to constitutional reinforcement.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The early stages of joint pain are a time when the energy of the disease remains on the surface of the body, making it easier to release. The key is to rapidly expel wind, cold, and dampness from the body and open the pathways for Qi and blood. At Dongjedang, acupuncture is applied to key stimulation points throughout the body to accelerate the flow of Qi and blood, while pharmacopuncture is used to directly regulate the inflammatory environment surrounding the joints. Proper treatment at this stage can significantly reduce future joint damage.
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