Acute gouty arthritis is a joint inflammation induced by the deposition of urate microcrystals in the joints, which is usually of rapid onset, with obvious symptoms and can be relieved within a short period of time.
Acute gouty arthritis has a rapid onset, often under the condition of drinking alcohol, eating high-purine food, etc. Symptoms manifested as redness, swelling, heat, pain and dysfunction of the joints, commonly a single arthritis, the most common site is the first metatarsophalangeal joint, most of the first attack can be relieved within a few days to 2 weeks.
The treatment of acute gouty arthritis should focus on symptom control and pain relief. Colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac sodium, and glucocorticosteroids (e.g., prednisone acetate) are the first line of treatment for acute gouty arthritis and should be used as soon as possible.
It should be noted that uric acid-lowering therapy should not be used during acute attacks to avoid causing fluctuations in blood uric acid, leading to prolonged gouty attacks or reoccurrence.
Acute gouty arthritis patients are advised to go to the hospital in time to standardize the treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, to avoid unauthorized use of drugs, resulting in aggravation of the condition, joint destruction and kidney damage.