How to Relieve Pain During a Gout Attack

Gout attacks can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as diclofenac sodium), colchicine, glucocorticoids (such as methylprednisolone) and other drugs to relieve pain. Acute attacks of gout may present with symptoms such as joint swelling and pain, which can generally be treated with NSAIDs such as diclofenac sodium, indomethacin, etoricoxib to reduce inflammation and pain; or small doses of colchicine. If the above treatments are not effective, glucocorticosteroids such as methylprednisolone and dexamethasone can also be taken orally or injected into the joint cavity for treatment. In addition to the treatment of acute gout, attention should also be paid to the treatment of uric acid reduction in the interictal period and chronic period. Usually can use inhibit uric acid production drugs such as allopurinol, febuxostat; promote uric acid excretion drugs such as benzbromarone, probenecid and so on. At the same time, we should pay attention to limiting alcohol consumption and reducing the intake of high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended that gout patients seek medical advice in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized diagnosis and treatment.