Wellness Gout

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What is the Quickest Way to Get Rid of Gout?

Gout is a painful chronic problem that doesn’t have a cure.

It is a form of arthritis but is different from rheumatoid arthritis by where it hits and the pain.

However, its major difference is in what causes it.

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood and that causes inflammation of the joints.

Most gout sufferers have pain in their lower extremities, like toes, although it could also affect feet, ankles and fingers.

Managing Pain

While there isn’t a cure for gout, there are some ways to reduce the pain and symptoms and keep it under control.

Your doctor will put you on some prescription medicine. They may include the following:

  • Allopurinol (Aloprim, Zyloprim) – this medicine reduces the amount of uric acid produced.
  • Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigar) – this drug reduces swelling and inflammation.
  • Febuxostat (Uloric) – this is a medication that also reduces uric acid production.
  • Indomethacin (Indocin, Tivorbex) – this is a prescription pain reliever.

Staying on your medications and making dietary changes are the best ways to avoid having a gout attack.

However, there are some quick remedies should you have an unexpected attack.

These treatments will reduce pain quickly.

Quick Fixes

Take over-the-counter pain relievers immediately when you start to feel an attack.

There are several brands but choose one that reduces inflammation.

You can also put a bag of ice on the areas where you feel pain to reduce swelling.

Drink lots of water if you feel an onset of gout. Water will flush out your system and flush out uric acid with it.

Be sure to stay away from any high-purine foods when you are in the beginning or middle of an attack.

It’s best for those with gout to avoid high-purine foods altogether.

These foods contribute to the production of uric acid.

Changing dietary habits is one clear way to reduce gout symptoms.

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