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What Do Redness And Swelling Along With Burning Pain On The Toe Indicate?
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I have unexplained redness swelling to my left great toe along with sharp, constant, burning pain that I can hardly walk let alone put any pressure on it. I did get labs drawn . The Uric acid 8.8! I am assuming I have gout? What treatment would you recommend? The symtoms started a week XXXX
I have unexplained redness swelling to my left great toe along with sharp, constant, burning pain that I can hardly walk let alone put any pressure on it. I did get labs drawn . The Uric acid 8.8! I am assuming I have gout? What treatment would you recommend? The symtoms started a week XXXX
Brief Answer:
diet changes and high fluid intake will be helpful , allpurinol sachets , probenecid . your physician will give you proper dosing and will suggest steroid tabs like prednisone with or without NSAIDs according to your lab investigations .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion you have a kind of gouty arthritis due to increased serum uric acid levels . do not worry it is very common and in mild cases might subside without medications .
You may begin with some diet changes with low salt and protein meals , allow high fluid intake , avoid alcohol , stop smoking , reduce weight .
Medications used may vary according to the severity of the condition but the main treatments may include colchicine tabs to reduce pain , NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain , prednisone , topical gels for local gentle massaging , allopurinol sachets to reduce your body uric acid production , probenecid is used to eliminate uric acid .
If your pain or swelling persist i recommend visiting a rheamatologist for proper evaluation and management to prevent further complications .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
diet changes and high fluid intake will be helpful , allpurinol sachets , probenecid . your physician will give you proper dosing and will suggest steroid tabs like prednisone with or without NSAIDs according to your lab investigations .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
In my opinion you have a kind of gouty arthritis due to increased serum uric acid levels . do not worry it is very common and in mild cases might subside without medications .
You may begin with some diet changes with low salt and protein meals , allow high fluid intake , avoid alcohol , stop smoking , reduce weight .
Medications used may vary according to the severity of the condition but the main treatments may include colchicine tabs to reduce pain , NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain , prednisone , topical gels for local gentle massaging , allopurinol sachets to reduce your body uric acid production , probenecid is used to eliminate uric acid .
If your pain or swelling persist i recommend visiting a rheamatologist for proper evaluation and management to prevent further complications .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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