Hyperuricemia on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge Basehttps://tcmgeo.com/tags/hyperuricemia/Recent content in Hyperuricemia on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Gout: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guidehttps://tcmgeo.com/conditions/gout/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/gout/<h1 id="gout-tcm-acupuncture-points--herbal-relief-guide">Gout: TCM Acupuncture Points &amp; Herbal Relief Guide</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 22, 2026<br> <strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM<br> <strong>Reading Time:</strong> 8 min<br> <strong>Body Area:</strong> Lower Limbs / Joints</p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and surrounding tissues, triggered by elevated serum uric acid levels (hyperuricemia). It affects approximately 3–4% of adults in developed countries, with incidence rising alongside obesity, metabolic syndrome, and dietary changes. Acute gout attacks produce sudden, intense joint pain—most commonly in the big toe (podagra)—accompanied by redness, swelling, heat, and extreme tenderness that can make even the weight of a bedsheet unbearable.</p>