在一项研究中，873名患有风湿性关节炎的病人与1004名正常人做比较。

Both groups were asked how often they had drunk alcohol in the month running up to the start of the study.

在试验的开始两组人群都被问到一个月中喝酒的次数。

Then patients completed a detailed questionnaire, had X-rays and blood tests, and a nurse examined their joints.

接着他们做完一项调查，并且进行了x光检测和血液化验，一位护士检查了他们的关节。

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最后的结论

“It's possible that the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of alcohol may play a role in reducing the severity of symptoms”said consultant rheumatologist

风湿病学家说“酒精对关节炎的有阵痛和消炎作用是可能的。”