How to relieve pain when you have gout

Gout can be relieved by weight reduction, local ice or oral medication (e.g. Meloxicam). 1. Reduce the weight of joints: in the acute stage of gout, patients can carry out joint braking, avoid getting out of bed, appropriate bed rest, reduce the weight of the affected joints. 2. Local ice: For patients with mild pain, you can consider applying ice locally to relieve pain. It should be noted that the ice should be separated by a towel or clothing to avoid damage to the skin. 3. Oral medication: mainly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used drugs are meloxicam, celecoxib and so on. The use of drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor to avoid discomfort caused by self-medication. If you have gouty joint pain, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized diagnosis and treatment.