Treatment for gout includes medication and surgery. Meanwhile, life management and diet management should be strengthened to improve the treatment effect.
1. Drug treatment: gout will cause swelling and pain in the joints, you can take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac, indomethacin; you can also use colchicine in small doses; if the above drugs are ineffective or there are patients with renal insufficiency, you can take glucocorticosteroids for a short period of time, such as prednisone acetate.
During the interictal period, some uric acid-lowering drugs can be used, such as febuxostat, allopurinol, benzbromarone, etc., to reduce the condition of the attack.
2. Surgery: If the effect of drug treatment is not good, surgery can be carried out, which can eliminate the gout stone and also correct the destroyed joints.
3. Life management: usually pay attention to keep warm, avoid cold; and pay attention to rest, avoid exertion; during the recovery period, you can drink more plain water, which is also conducive to the recovery of the condition.
4. Diet management: gout people can eat more alkaline food, such as cabbage, carrots, can alkalize the urine, increase the excretion of uric acid; reduce the consumption of high-purine food, such as sardines, seafood soup, animal offal, which will lead to the body’s blood uric acid level temporarily increased, thus aggravating the condition.
It is recommended that gout patients actively seek medical treatment, targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor. Drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use, do not self-medication.