What to do about recurring gout attacks

Recurrent gout attacks need to start regular uric acid-lowering treatment, including oral uric acid-lowering drugs, drugs to prevent acute attacks, and lifestyle modifications. 1. Drugs for lowering uric acid. Clinically, allopurinol, febuxostat and benzbromarone are usually used to lower uric acid, and it should be noted that benzbromarone is forbidden to be used in patients with urinary tract stones. In the course of treatment, we should regularly check the patient’s uric acid level changes, in order to timely adjust the dosage of drugs. 2. Drugs to prevent acute attacks. Including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, colchicine (small dose) and glucocorticoids, which can be used in combination to prevent acute attacks of gout in the early stage of uric acid-lowering treatment. 3. Lifestyle modification. Including dietary control, such as avoiding seafood, concentrated broth and other high-purine foods, abstaining from alcohol, and appropriate exercise to reduce the frequency of gout attacks. All of the above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s prescription. It is recommended that patients with recurring gout go to regular hospitals in a timely manner and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.