Do you have to squeeze out the gout stones?

Gout stones cannot be squeezed out. Gout is considered to be a prolonged period of hyperuricemia, which leads to the deposition of urates in the joint area, and the formation of stones through the accumulation of long time and the surrounding tissues, which are usually difficult to squeeze out by squeezing. In addition, it is only if the gout stone is forced out that it can cause damage to the surrounding tissues, triggering skin infections and the formation of fistulas. It may even lead to joint infections, which can also affect joint function. If patients want to take out the gout stone, then they can go to the hospital for relevant examination, and the gout stone can dissolve by itself after initiating uric acid lowering treatment. If necessary, combined with the physical condition of the body can take the method of surgical treatment. If gout stones appear, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and early formal treatment.