Gout
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Gout treatments
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Available treatments
Understanding Gout — Your GP's Guide
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain, often in the big toe.
It is caused by high levels of uric acid forming crystals in the joints and can usually be well controlled with medication and lifestyle changes.
Gout Treatment Guide
Managing and Preventing Gout: A Clinical Perspective
What is gout?
Uric acid is a waste product. When levels are high, crystals form in joints, triggering painful flares. Risk factors include genetics, diet, alcohol, kidney disease and some medicines.
When to seek medical advice
See a GP during or soon after a first flare to confirm the diagnosis and start preventative treatment if needed. Seek urgent help for fever with joint pain (may indicate infection).
Available treatments
NSAIDs, colchicine or steroids treat acute flares. Allopurinol or febuxostat lower uric acid long-term to prevent future attacks. Treatment is usually lifelong once started.
What to expect
Acute attacks ease within a week with treatment. Preventative therapy takes weeks to reach the target uric acid level and requires regular blood tests.
Self-care
Lose excess weight slowly, limit red meat, offal, seafood and sugary drinks, drink plenty of water, limit alcohol and stay active.