What are some ways to relieve pain from a gout attack

Gout attacks may be associated with strenuous exercise, alcohol consumption, late night, etc. Gout attacks can be relieved by oral medication and wet compresses on the affected area. 1. Oral medication: urate crystal deposition in the body can trigger acute joint inflammation leading to pain, swelling and other symptoms, at this time to take anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect of the drug can effectively alleviate these symptoms, commonly used drugs such as colchicine, etoricoxib, diclofenac and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticosteroids, prednisone, and other drugs, need to be excluded from the corresponding drug contraindications before taking drug therapy. 2. Wet compresses on the affected area: When gout attack patients have joint pain, swelling and other symptoms, magnesium sulfate can be used to wet compresses on the affected area in order to play a role in relieving the pain, but also try to rest in bed and elevate the affected area. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that patients with gout attacks to regular hospital orthopedics, rheumatology and immunology and other related departments, follow the doctor’s instructions.