Published online Jan 7, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.35
Peer-review started: August 26, 2021
First decision: September 29, 2021
Revised: October 14, 2021
Accepted: November 26, 2021
Article in press: November 26, 2021
Published online: January 7, 2022
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a popular clinical autoimmune disease. Diclofenac and methotrexate are usually used for treatment. In recent years, the application of Chinese medicine in RA has received widespread attention. The role of alkali preparations in this field has also received attention.
Explore the treatment methods of RA and broaden the application of Chinese medicine treatment in the field of RA.
This study aimed to study the therapeutic value of sinomenine preparations for RA.
A total of 94 RA patients who received treatment from January 2019 to January 2021 were selected for a case-control study.
The total effective rate of the study group was higher than that of the control group.
Sinomenine administration of Zhengqing Fengtongning in the articular cavity with conventional treatment of RA can improve ultrasonographic blood flow and synovial thickness, reduce pain, regulate inflammation, and enhance therapeutic effect.
Sinomenine preparations can have a wider range of applications in the treatment of RA.