Gout stones are due to the deposition of urate crystals, which triggers the infiltration of monocytes, epithelial cells, and macrophages to form foreign body nodules. The treatments for gout stone include medication, diet control and surgery.
1. Drug therapy: for acute gouty attack with gout stone formation, colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. diclofenac), glucocorticoid (e.g. prednisone) can be used to carry out anti-inflammatory, analgesic and symptomatic treatment. Interval with the use of uric acid-lowering drugs such as febuxostat, allopurinol and so on.
2. Dietary control: Strict dietary control can help reduce uric acid and delay the enlargement of gout stones. Specifically, it includes limiting the consumption of alcohol, reducing the intake of high-purine food, and reducing the intake of fructose-rich beverages.
3. Surgery: For gout stones with localized ulceration, infection, or severe impact on joint movement, surgery can be carried out to remove the gout stones and orthopedically correct the destroyed joints.
Gout stone, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, drugs should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.