How long does it take to get better after taking gout medication

The acute attack of gout is usually characterized by redness, swelling and pain in the joints, and the pain can be completely relieved in about 7-15 days if actively treated. If the blood uric acid is not well controlled, it may lead to repeated attacks of gout, which may result in irreversible joint damage or develop into chronic gout over time. In addition, as the number of gout attacks increases, the duration of the attack may gradually lengthen and the pain level during the attack will gradually increase, so it is necessary to actively treat gout. During the acute attack of gout to quickly relieve pain, you can choose non-steroidal drugs or colchicine for treatment, and if necessary, you can also use hormonal drugs to relieve pain. Only when the uric acid is controlled within the normal range, it is possible to avoid further gout attacks, for example, allopurinol and benzbromarone can be used to lower uric acid. Also pay attention to strict control of diet, such as do not drink alcohol, do not eat food containing too much purine, etc.