What is the pain level of gout

The pain grade of gout is often closely related to the severity of the condition and the stage of the disease, and therefore will vary between individuals. Currently, pain levels are usually graded using a visual analog scale. Early gout is mildly painful, usually at a level of about 2 to 4, and when it progresses to the later stages of gout or an acute attack, the pain is severe and can reach a level of 7 to 10. The basic method of visual analog scoring is to use a travel scale of about 10cm in length with 10 scales on one side and “0” and “10” scores at both ends, with 0 indicating no pain and 10 representing the most severe pain that is unbearable. The pain of gout is relatively obvious. In the early stage of gout, some patients only feel mild joint pain, can be tolerated, the pain level of about 2 to 4; in the gout interval, this time in the asymptomatic stage, the pain level of more than 0; the development of the late stage and the acute attack, there can be severe joint pain, often unbearable, at this time it can be up to 7 to 10. Gout is a lifelong disease, if early diagnosis and standardized treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to adjust the diet, lifestyle habits, most patients can work and live normally. If the patient has gout and other related discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, so as to relieve the pain.