Gout

The visit schedule for Korean medicine treatment for gout varies depending on the stage of the disease. ① Acute Attack Phase: 2 to 3 times a week for intensive acupuncture and pharmacopuncture treatment; ② Intermittent Phase (Stable Phase after an attack): Once a week for treatment to improve meridian circulation and prevent recurrence; ③ Chronic Management Phase: Once every 2 to 4 weeks for updating herbal medicine prescriptions and checking uric acid levels. For office workers, shortened appointments utilizing evening or lunch breaks are available, and periods of management without in-clinic visits can be secured through herbal medicine prescriptions. In Korean medicine, gout treatment consists of three stages: removal of acute heat toxins, opening of meridians during the intermittent phase, and reinforcement of organ function during the chronic phase. Since the treatment goals differ at each stage, the frequency of visits naturally decreases. At Dongjedang, we operate an efficient schedule for busy office workers by increasing the proportion of home management through herbal medicine and concentrating acupuncture treatment during critical periods. If you bring your blood test results, we will monitor your uric acid trends and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.