What medication to take for gout to reduce swelling and pain quickly

Gout can be treated with colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids to reduce swelling and pain and improve discomfort during acute attacks. At the same time, uric acid-lowering treatment is generally not administered during acute attacks, but patients who are already taking uric acid-lowering drugs do not need to discontinue them to avoid causing fluctuations in blood uric acid, resulting in prolonged attacks or re-attacks. Commonly used clinical drugs include: 1. Colchicine: small doses of colchicine can eliminate edema and relieve pain, and the effect is better when used within 48 hours of the acute phase of gout. However, do not take large doses, which can easily cause poisoning; 2, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: commonly used drugs including indomethacin, diclofenac, etoricoxib, etc., can relieve the symptoms of acute gouty arthritis, such as redness, swelling, heat and pain. However, this drug has gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding and other adverse reactions, active peptic ulcer patients are prohibited, with renal insufficiency; 3, glucocorticoids: such as prednisone, dexamethasone, etc. Suitable for patients whose treatment with colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is ineffective or contraindicated, or who have renal insufficiency. Short-term oral administration of moderate doses of glucocorticoids or joint cavity injection is therapeutically effective for acute gout. In addition, gout is a lifelong disease that requires early standardized treatment, and most gout patients can work normally. At the same time, daily life should pay attention to prevent cold and warmth, avoid cold and strenuous exercise, which can effectively control the gout attack. Patients also need to eat regularly, reduce the intake of high purine food and drink a lot of water, which can help to reduce the blood uric acid level.