Redness and swelling at the site of gout attack can be reduced by joint braking, medication supplemented by physical therapy.
1. Joint braking: when gout attack appears red and swollen joints, patients need to pay attention to rest, and try to ensure that the joints of the attack area are braked. And elevate the lower limbs with gout to promote blood circulation, so as to relieve the local redness and swelling.
2. Medication: When gout attack appears joint symptoms, you should take colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs as soon as possible, which can effectively relieve swelling and reduce local inflammation. Patients with renal insufficiency should pay attention to adjusting the dose of colchicine, while NSAIDs are not recommended for patients with peptic ulcer and drug allergy.
Glucocorticoid therapy can also be applied to patients who are not suitable for the above drugs or whose treatment is ineffective. At the same time, local topical medication can be used, which is also effective in relieving redness and swelling. Specific medication program should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions.
3. Physical therapy: gout attack caused by redness and swelling, can also be localized ice and other physical ways to relieve.
Gout patients with attacks and redness and swelling, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, under the guidance of the doctor’s standardized treatment, do not use their own medication to deal with.