What are some ways to relieve an acute attack of gout

Acute attacks of gout may be related to alcohol consumption, high purine diet and other factors, relief methods include preventing strenuous exercise, drinking a lot of water, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and so on. 1. Prevent strenuous exercise: acute attack of gout, most of the joint pain, this time need to pay attention to rest, strenuous exercise can lead to further aggravation of pain. 2. Drink a lot of water: gout acute attack, most of the uric acid control is not good, drink a lot of water, can increase the excretion of purine, thus reducing the generation of uric acid. 3. Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: acute attack of gout, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain, commonly used drugs are indomethacin, celecoxib, diclofenac and so on. Gout acute attack, in addition to the above methods, should also reduce the intake of high-purine food, smoking ban, limit alcohol and so on. It is recommended that patients with acute attacks of gout go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment.