The Application of Ginger Compresses in Reducing Pain Levels in Gout Patients

The Application of Ginger Compresses

Abstract

Uric acid is a chemical compound formed in the body as the end product of purine metabolism, which

is a substance found in many foods and body cells. One intervention to reduce pain in gout sufferers is

the application of ginger compresses, which are believed to have several benefits in alleviating pain

due to the presence of gingerol and shogaol, compounds known for their heat and pungency. This

study aims to describe the application of ginger compresses in patients with gout. This research is

descriptive in nature, using a case study approach. The data collection techniques included the use of

informed consent forms, assessment sheets, observation sheets, ginger compress standard operating

procedures (SOPs), and the required materials. The study was conducted from February 25 to March

1, 2025, on two subjects in Cot Mesjid Village. The results showed that the pain scale of Subject I

decreased from 5 to 2 after the intervention. For Subject II, the pain scale decreased from 6 to 3.

These findings indicate that the application of ginger compresses is effective in reducing pain levels in

patients with gout. It is expected that this intervention can be considered as one of the complementary

methods to alleviate pain in individuals suffering from gout.