Gout FAQ
Can I visit a Korean Medicine clinic during a gout attack?
Yes. Herbal medicine and acupuncture can help manage acute pain and inflammation, and can be used alongside Western medications.
Do I need to take gout medication forever?
Western guidelines recommend long-term medication. Korean Medicine aims to reduce medication dependence through constitutional improvement, but never stop medications without consulting your doctor.
Is it just about avoiding beer?
No. Soju, organ meats, fructose-sweetened drinks, and red meat also raise uric acid. Personalized dietary guidance is important.
Can women get gout?
Yes. Post-menopausal women face higher risk due to reduced estrogen (which helps excrete uric acid). We address menopause and gout together.
How are gout and kidneys related?
70% of uric acid is excreted through kidneys. Kidney dysfunction leads to uric acid buildup, and high uric acid damages kidneys. Korean Medicine emphasizes kidney function recovery.
Jibon Korean Medicine Clinic
Gwangju: Dr. Kim Tae-gang & Dr. Noh Jeong-eun · Jeonju: Dr. Noh Young
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