Gouty swollen joints are caused by gouty attacks, and the symptoms can be relieved by taking medications or taking care of the swollen joints.
1. Oral medication: the deposition of urate crystals in the joints and tissues around the joints can stimulate joint inflammation, at this time, gout patients will appear joint swelling, joint pain and other symptoms, through oral diclofenac, etoricoxib and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine to relieve the symptoms, need to exclude the adverse effects of the drug before taking the drug.
2. Joint care: gout patients with joint swelling, joint pain and other symptoms need to try to rest in bed and elevate the affected limbs, if necessary, magnesium sulfate can be used on the affected joints for wet compresses, which can play a role in relieving pain.
Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that gout patients to the orthopedic department or rheumatology department of a regular hospital for detailed consultation.