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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Limbs?
Question: I HAVE DEVELOPED GOUT SEVERAL DAYS AGO 5 DAYS TO BE EXACT. I WENT TO MY DR. TODAY 1/17/17. HE PRESCRIBED 20MG.PREDNISONE. TO ME TOTHE SAME DAY AND I IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO TAKE THE MEDS AS DIRECTED. HOW SOON WILL MY LARGE TTOE AND FOOT CEASE THE SWELLING AND BECOME PAIN FREE?
Brief Answer:
Swelling and will subside immediately but cure depends on many factors
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It depends on the amount of Uric acid in your blood and joints. You need to get your joint aspirated and treated for Uric advice crystals and also get a blood Uric acid level.
If Uric acid level is high, you need to be in medication to reduce it. Avoid meat and their gravies, fish, alcohol, smoking, avocado. Drink 3 litres of water daily.
The medication given to you is only to reduce the pain and inflammation.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Swelling and will subside immediately but cure depends on many factors
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It depends on the amount of Uric acid in your blood and joints. You need to get your joint aspirated and treated for Uric advice crystals and also get a blood Uric acid level.
If Uric acid level is high, you need to be in medication to reduce it. Avoid meat and their gravies, fish, alcohol, smoking, avocado. Drink 3 litres of water daily.
The medication given to you is only to reduce the pain and inflammation.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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