The ways to relieve gout pain include medication such as celecoxib and colchicine, physical therapy such as infrared light and joint care.
1. Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and colchicine can effectively relieve joint pain, fever and other symptoms in gout patients. NSAIDs and colchicine can be used at the same time if necessary, but contraindications to the use of the drug need to be ruled out before using the drug, and if there are any serious adverse reactions to the drug, the drug should be discontinued and medical attention should be sought.
2. Physical therapy: infrared ray, ultrasound, electrotherapy and other physical therapy modalities can play a role in reducing inflammation and relieving muscle spasm in gout patients.
3. Joint care: gout attack patients can use magnesium sulfate on the affected joints for wet compresses, and at the same time try to bed rest and elevate the affected limbs.
Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that gout patients to the regular hospital rheumatology and immunology departments and other related departments, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.