Gout is a kind of arthritic disease caused by purine metabolism abnormality, gout attack will appear joints of redness, swelling and hot pain, gout swelling and pain relief topical methods, including ice bag cold compress, topical medication and so on.
1. Ice bag cold compress: gout attack can use ice bags or wet towels on the painful parts of the cold compress, cold stimulation can be vasoconstriction, reduce the exudation of inflammatory substances, play a very good role in reducing swelling and heat dissipation.
2. Topical medication: gout swelling, but also through the treatment of topical creams to relieve joint pain symptoms, the method is applicable to acute attacks of gout patients. In addition, you can also use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs, such as diclofenac sodium cream, to relieve pain.
Patients with gout attacks are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation and treatment as prescribed by the doctor.