How do they treat gout?

Your doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication such as a low, but regular dose of colchicine or an NSAID, along with one of the medications below for the first six weeks to 12 months to prevent attacks. Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid. read more

Some people with gout, also known as gouty arthritis, say an attack begins with a burning, itching, or tingling feeling in a joint maybe an hour or two before the flare-up starts. The joint may feel a little stiff or a bit sore. read more

The treatment of the symptoms that come with gout (including pain, swelling of the joints, and tophi) is a long-standing battle that can be won with the right methodologies. Learn some of those tips and ticks below. read more

How to Treat Gout. Prompt treatment of gout significantly speeds recovery. Treated immediately, a bout of gout will be greatly improved within two days. Untreated bouts, or those that receive delayed treatment, can cause gout to linger for days or even weeks. read more