What to take for gouty joint pain

Gout arthralgia is the inflammation of joints caused by uric acid crystals in the joints, resulting in severe pain, which can be treated with colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticosteroids and other medications under the guidance of a doctor. 1. Colchicine: Colchicine can interfere with the function of immune cells and inhibit the activity of immune cells, thus reducing the immune response and achieving the therapeutic purpose of anti-inflammatory and analgesic. 2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins and control joint inflammation. Commonly used are diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, etoricoxib and so on. 3. Glucocorticosteroids: Glucocorticosteroids can inhibit the function of immune cells, so that inflammation can be controlled, and have a very obvious effect on the treatment of gout. Commonly used are prednisone acetate and methylprednisolone, etc. The use of glucocorticosteroids is usually considered when the treatment effect of colchicine or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is unsatisfactory, and it is not recommended to take it for patients with renal insufficiency. In addition, in the remission period of gout also need to follow the doctor’s instructions oral such as benzbromarone, febuxostat and other uric acid-lowering drugs. Gout patients need to avoid high purine diet, such as animal offal, seafood, eat more vegetables, eat less seafood, medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not blindly use drugs for a long time, so as not to aggravate the condition. It is recommended that gout patients go to the rheumatology and immunology department in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment, regular follow-up.