Gout Treatment aim to reduce the symptoms of pain and swelling. There are a number of Gout treatments and medicines that can be used to treat gout.
What to do during Gout Attack
During an attack of gout, you should
Apply the ice to your joint, and leave it there for about 20 minutes.
*do not apply ice directly to your skin and never apply ice for more than 20 minutes at a time. If you want to apply ice to your joint more than once, you need to wait until your joint has returned to a normal temperature before reapplying it.
After using ice, it is best to try and keep the joint cool. If it is your big toe which is affected, try not to wear socks. If possible, you should avoid covering up, or clothing, any other joints which may be affected. Even a duvet or bed cover can be painful when resting on a joint affected by gout so, if possible, avoid using one during a gout attack.
Cox-2 selective inhibitors are a newer type of NSAID which are designed to be less harmful to the stomach. However, research has linked use of Cox-2 inhibitors to an increased risk of strokes, raised blood pressure, heart disease and heart attacks.
Colchicine - Medication for Gout Treatment
Colchicine works by helping to reduce the build up of urate in your bloodstream.
You should not take colchicine if you have bone marrow disease, impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, heart failure, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Corticosteroids - Medication for Gout Treatment
Corticosteroids are a type of steroid, and they sometimes are used in severe cases of gout.
Corticosteroids can also make diabetes and glaucoma (an eye disease caused by blocked fluid in the eye) worse.
Allopurinol - Gout Medication for Gout Treatment
If you experience two or more gout attacks within a year, you may be prescribed medicine to help prevent further attacks. Allopurinol is the most commonly prescribed medicine and works by lowering the amount of urate in your blood. However, it is not a painkiller and will have no effect during a gout attack.
What to do during Gout Attack
During an attack of gout, you should
- try and rest the affected joint as much as possible.
- try to keep the joint elevated.
- drink plenty of fluids, such as water, squash or juice, to ensure that you stay well hydrated.
- Avoid drinking any alcohol during a gout attack.
Gout Treatment using Ice
One of the most immediate ways you can treat the pain is to apply ice to the affected joint.Apply the ice to your joint, and leave it there for about 20 minutes.
*do not apply ice directly to your skin and never apply ice for more than 20 minutes at a time. If you want to apply ice to your joint more than once, you need to wait until your joint has returned to a normal temperature before reapplying it.
After using ice, it is best to try and keep the joint cool. If it is your big toe which is affected, try not to wear socks. If possible, you should avoid covering up, or clothing, any other joints which may be affected. Even a duvet or bed cover can be painful when resting on a joint affected by gout so, if possible, avoid using one during a gout attack.
Gout Medication
Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aim to reduce the pain and inflammation experienced with gout.Cox-2 selective inhibitors are a newer type of NSAID which are designed to be less harmful to the stomach. However, research has linked use of Cox-2 inhibitors to an increased risk of strokes, raised blood pressure, heart disease and heart attacks.
Colchicine - Medication for Gout Treatment
Colchicine works by helping to reduce the build up of urate in your bloodstream.You should not take colchicine if you have bone marrow disease, impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, heart failure, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Corticosteroids - Medication for Gout Treatment
Corticosteroids are a type of steroid, and they sometimes are used in severe cases of gout. Corticosteroids can also make diabetes and glaucoma (an eye disease caused by blocked fluid in the eye) worse.
Allopurinol - Gout Medication for Gout Treatment
If you experience two or more gout attacks within a year, you may be prescribed medicine to help prevent further attacks. Allopurinol is the most commonly prescribed medicine and works by lowering the amount of urate in your blood. However, it is not a painkiller and will have no effect during a gout attack.Read More about Gout Treatment