Should Gout Sufferers Exercise More or Rest More

Patients with gout attacks should rest more, and exercise appropriately after the symptoms have subsided. Gout is an inflammation of the joints triggered by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints. Acute attacks of the disease can cause severe joint pain, joint swelling, fever and other symptoms, while the interictal period is generally no obvious symptoms, patients should try to rest in bed during the acute attacks of gout, so as not to reduce the weight of the affected joints and reduce pain. After the symptoms are basically under control, gout patients can exercise in moderation, exercise should be gradual, and avoid strenuous, anaerobic exercise, joint function is severely limited patients can be appropriate for joint mobility training and muscle training around the joints. Gout patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation and standardized treatment according to medical advice.