Can hyperuricemia and gout be cured?

Hyperuricemia and gout cannot be completely cured, but most patients can control their blood uric acid level in the normal range through treatment, which can also prevent recurrent gout attacks. Hyperuricemia and gout are closely related, and gout can occur in some patients with hyperuricemia. Gout is divided into secondary gout and primary gout, of which the cause of primary gout is still unclear. Hyperuricemia and gout cannot be completely cured, but dietary control and medication can reduce uric acid levels, prevent and control acute inflammatory reactions, and control and slow down disease progression. The treatment of gout is based on medication, and commonly used medications include uric acid-lowering drugs (e.g. allopurinol, benzbromarone, etc.), colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen), glucocorticosteroids (e.g. prednisone), and alkalinizing urinary medications (e.g. sodium bicarbonate), etc. Individualized treatment plans need to be formulated based on the patient’s condition. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician, and it is recommended that patients with hyperuricemia or gout go to the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology of a regular hospital for detailed consultation.