How to treat gout

Gout is related to purine metabolism disorders, according to the different stages of patients, patients can be treated with medication and surgery. 1. Gout attack period: Gout attack patients may appear joint redness, swelling and intolerable joint pain and other symptoms, this period can be promptly taken naproxen, diclofenac and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine to alleviate the symptoms. If necessary, oral glucocorticosteroid treatment, such as methylprednisolone. 2. Gout attack intermittent period: gout patients in symptomatic relief should take probenecid, benzbromarone and other uric acid-lowering drugs on time to control uric acid levels in the body, at the same time pay attention to the low purine diet, drink more water, avoid strenuous exercise, etc., for the emergence of renal stones or gout stone patients should also use the appropriate surgical treatment, such as gout stone removal surgery. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that gout patients to the rheumatology and immunology department of the regular hospital and other related departments for detailed consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions.