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Suggest Over The Counter Medication For Gout In The Ankles
Question: What can I take over the counter for gout in my ankle?
Brief Answer:
You can take Ibuprofen tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gout usually affects the great toe.Please confirm the diagnosis before taking medicine. Diagnosis will be confirmed by Serum Uric acid level measurement.
Over the counter,you can take Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen.If gout is confirmed and if there is no response with Ibuprofen, you should go for specific drugs for gout after consulting your doctor.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You can take Ibuprofen tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gout usually affects the great toe.Please confirm the diagnosis before taking medicine. Diagnosis will be confirmed by Serum Uric acid level measurement.
Over the counter,you can take Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen.If gout is confirmed and if there is no response with Ibuprofen, you should go for specific drugs for gout after consulting your doctor.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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