Suggest Treatment For Gout

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

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Question : think might be gout in toe area one foot. constantly havepain big toe..2 months on going. shoe does not hurt.sonmeone hurts to walk. if press it hurts. better in early morning, after rest/ sleep..alleve releves it. cherry tart juice..in use...to early for remedy.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Description below. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From your description it seems to be gout. Get serum uric acid level done. the remedial treatment for gout includes - 1.Pain killer like naproxen, Ibuprofen .along with short course of cortisone. 2.Drugs which lower the uric acid like- allopurinol and febuxostat In addition to medication, the following suggestion may help to reduce pain-- 1. Ice fomentation- If the pain is not severe, try cold packs or cold compresses on the joint to lessen the inflammation and help the pain. Ice the joint for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day. 2. Rest the joint.-. Raise the joint if you can on a pillow or other soft object. 3. Plenty of water -A lack of water in your body can makes your uric acid levels raise even higher than they already are. Drinking water will help your body stabilize uric acid to a normal level. 4 Dietary advice- The Purines, which are chemicals found in some food, when they are taken in food are broken down into uric acid. A diet rich in purines can raise uric acid levels in the body, Meat and seafood may increase your risk of gout. Dairy products may lower your risk. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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