How to Treat Gout

Know the goals of treating gout. Gout comes with several different side-effects and symptoms. Treating gout often involves understanding how to treat the different possible aspects of the condition:

End the pain of acute flares.
Prevent future attacks.
Halt the formation of tophi (masses of urate crystals deposited in soft tissue).
Intercept the growth of kidney stones.

Know what causes and aggravates gout.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Gout can be triggered and/or aggravated by a number of different factors:
Gout can be triggered by:
 Dehydration
Heavy eating
Heavy alcohol consumption
Injury or recent trauma
Gout can be aggravated[2] by:

Obesity and weight gain
 Alcohol consumption
 High blood pressure (hypertension)
 High-fructose corn syrup
 Certain medications

Treating Gout Attacks

Understand the regimen for treating the initial attack of gouty arthritis. If you suspect that you're dealing with the redness, swelling, and pain of a gout attack, talk with your doctor about following a regimen when an attack of gout disables you. Your doctor will have a list of activities that you can follow and medications that you can take in.
Rest the joints of the limbs where the gout is bothering you. This should reduce the pain and inflammation of the joints.
Take an NSAID not named aspirin. NSAIDs stand for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and they refer to common household and prescription items such as ibuprofen, naxopren, or indomethacin.

 Although aspirin is an NSAID, it's best not to take aspirin for an attack of gout because aspirin can make symptoms worse by changing uric acid levels quickly.
Take a medicine named colchicine. Colchicine is a medicine in tablet form that blocks inflammation caused by uric acid crystals.[3] Colchicine may also be beneficial in reducing the pain associated with gout for those patients who cannot take NSAIDs, although it can be taken in combination with NSAIDs. There is some evidence to suggest that taking colchicine may reduce the chances of future gout attacks.[3]
Take corticosteroids for gout. Corticosteroids for gout reduce many of the symptoms associated with gout, including pain, redness, and swelling.[4] Corticosteroids should be used when:

    You're dealing with gout in a single joint
    You're dealing with a gout attack that does not respond to NSAIDs
    Your medical history precludes you from taking colchicine or NSAIDS such as naxopren


Managing Long-Term Complications

Begin taking a medicine that reduces levels of uric acid in your blood. See your doctor about reducing your uric acid by taking certain medicines. These medicines may include:

Uricosuric agents. Uricosuric agents basically supercharge the kidneys, which in turn help remove excess uric acid.[5] Uricosuric agents have adequate results for about 75% of patients.
    Xanthine oxidase inhibitors. These types of medicines basically keep a chemical called xanthine oxidase from forming.[6] Xanthine oxidase is instrumental in helping uric acid buildup.
Watch your weight and get more exercise. Exercise will help you to lose weight as well as help you deal with the pain that comes with arthritis. 30 minutes a day is all it takes to see improvement. Light walking, aerobic exercise, or strength training can help you deal with long-term care of gout. Watch what you drink. Alcohol, but especially beer, blocks the release of uric acid into your urine, causing it to get bottle necked in your body. Beer, especially, contains a lot of purines, which are broken down into uric acid eventually. Talk to your doctor about the medications you're currently taking. Some medication that you are currently taking may interfere with the medications you're using to treat gout, in addition to affecting the amount of uric acid your body produces. Talk to your doctor about any adverse pharmacological interactions you might be experiencing. Protect your joints. Avoid joint injuries and repetitive movements that can aggravate afflicted joints. Walk or run on softer surfaces (artificial track or sand, for example) instead of concrete.

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