What to do about recurring pain in gouty foot joints

Recurrent pain in the joints of the feet due to gout can be treated with colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids and other drugs. 1. Colchicine: gout caused by recurrent joint inflammation commonly used colchicine treatment, small doses can be very good efficacy, few adverse effects, to 48 hours of application is appropriate. 2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, etc., need to be alert to peptic ulcer and cardiovascular system adverse reactions. 3. Glucocorticosteroids: such as prednisone, betamethasone, etc., often used in the above two types of drugs with poor efficacy or serious adverse, short-term oral or joint cavity injection of gouty acute arthritis has a significant effect. In addition, gout caused by foot joint pain need to pay attention to warmth and moisture, should minimize the activities of the joints, pay attention to rest, so as not to aggravate the pain. Gout patients are recommended to the regular hospital rheumatology and immunology, orthopedics and other related departments, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized diagnosis and treatment. Drugs should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.