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Do Swelling And Pain In The Foot Suggestive Of Gout?
Question: I have a swollen, painful foot. Is that probably gout?
Brief Answer:
Most possible Diagnosis:Gout
Detailed Answer:
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Acute onset pain and swelling of big toe without history of trauma.could most possibly be due to gout .
Other possibilities include infection, pseudo gout etc.
An Xray of the foot, needle aspiration and analysis of joint fluid ,blood investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management
Meanwhile, you can apply ice, take rest and take Ibuprofen 400 mg up to 4 times daily to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Most possible Diagnosis:Gout
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Acute onset pain and swelling of big toe without history of trauma.could most possibly be due to gout .
Other possibilities include infection, pseudo gout etc.
An Xray of the foot, needle aspiration and analysis of joint fluid ,blood investigations are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management
Meanwhile, you can apply ice, take rest and take Ibuprofen 400 mg up to 4 times daily to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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