What are the treatments for a gout attack

The treatment of gout attack mainly includes medication and general care. 1. Drugs: Low-dose colchicine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac and etoricoxib are the first-line treatment drugs for gouty attacks. Patients with severely impaired renal function should avoid taking colchicine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and those who can’t take these two kinds of drugs orally can choose glucocorticosteroids such as methylprednisolone and prednisone for treatment. 2. General care: patients with acute attacks of gout should be on a strict low purine diet, prohibit smoking, drinking, try to rest in bed and elevate the affected limbs, if necessary, magnesium sulfate can be used on the affected area for wet compresses in order to reduce the pain. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that gout patients to the regular hospital orthopedics, rheumatology and immunology and other related departments for further consultation, standardized diagnosis and treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.