Surgery is usually not possible in the acute phase of gout, and medications are often used to rapidly control acute gout pain symptoms, and surgery should be performed when the gout is stable.
The first-line treatment drugs for acute gout include: colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. indomethacin, diclofenac, etc.), glucocorticoids (e.g. prednisone, etc.). Therapeutic drugs should be applied as early as possible to effectively relieve the symptoms of joint pain in the acute phase of gout.
Surgery is usually performed in the intermittent or chronic phase of gout, when the inflammation is well controlled, with the option of removing the gout stone, or orthopaedic and other surgical treatments for those who have joint destruction over a long period of time.
Gout is a chronic disease, if not actively control can lead to serious consequences, we recommend that patients to the regular hospital rheumatology and immunology department and other related departments for detailed consultation. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s prescription, do not self-medication.