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Pain In Right Knee, Taking Acupuncture Treatment. Dr Suggests Gout From ESR And Uric Acid Values. Is It Correct ?
GOOD DAY I was suffering from right knee problem., the pain rise only while i am setting or moving my knee when I am walking I do not feel any pain. I was taking the treatment through acupuncture It has given me good relief up to some extend. One day I was setting on my leg toes than suddenly I feel very hard paid in my rite big toe (sole side) I informed to my Doctor he says its Gout paid. BLOOD REPORT ESR 1ST HOUR 15 MM & 2ND 32 URIC ACID 6,5 MG/DL MY AGE IS 59 Please let me know its real gout disease or not thanks
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the right knee with rise in uric acid levels can be due to gout. Taking the uric acid excreting drugs, anti inflammatory pain killers, decreasing intake of red meat and pulses will help in improvement of the symptoms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com
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Pain In Right Knee, Taking Acupuncture Treatment. Dr Suggests Gout From ESR And Uric Acid Values. Is It Correct ?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the right knee with rise in uric acid levels can be due to gout. Taking the uric acid excreting drugs, anti inflammatory pain killers, decreasing intake of red meat and pulses will help in improvement of the symptoms. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com