In most cases gout will normally, attack one joint only in the body but when it does it is often very sudden as well as being a very intense pain. In most cases, the most common part of the body that this ailment affects is the big toe (metatarsophalangeal). When it comes to gout treatment, there are certain things that the person suffering from this ailment are looking for it to do.
Some people expect gout treatment to not only stop the pain but to prevent it coming back. Gout attacks can come on quickly so gout sufferers expect the pain relief to be equally quick. Gout also causes inflammation of the joints so the pain relief solution has to deal with that as well.
Today there are several different kinds of medications that are used for treating this condition but in many cases, alterations to a person's dietary habits need to take place as well. Ideally a person suffering from gout is required to avoid a diet that contains foods which are rich in purine and they also need to increase the amounts of fluids they intake. By doing this, they are actually helping to reduce the risk of the gout becoming any worse and preventing further attacks in the future.
However, as for medications to help treat gout the most common types to be used are NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), colchicines, corticosteroids, ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), allopurinol, probenecid and sulfinpyrazone. But of all of these, the most commonly used is the NSAIDS that will be prescribed by a doctor for treating acute cases of this condition.
In most cases when prescribed a person is required to take the maximum dosage of NSAIDS until such time as the symptoms of the gout attack begin to subside. Then once they do, a person will be required to continue to take the medication prescribed for at least another 48 hours when both the inflammation and pain should no longer be present.
NSAIDS are not the only treatment available for gout attacks, they just happen to be the best ones for most people. If for some reason you can't take NSAIDS then there is no need to despair, there are other treatments available. Ask your Dr if it is possible to see a Gout specialist, if there is one available near by.
There are two different ways in which this drug can be taken. A person can either choose to take small amounts regularly each month or year. Whilst for others they have found that by taking a much large dose at one time in a very short period of time say several hours have found it to be effective.
Before you decide which type of medication , and how often you take it, is best for you you will possibly have to try different types and different doses. Make sure that you keep a diary of how you feel during each treatment so your Dr can give you the best treatment. - 15438
Some people expect gout treatment to not only stop the pain but to prevent it coming back. Gout attacks can come on quickly so gout sufferers expect the pain relief to be equally quick. Gout also causes inflammation of the joints so the pain relief solution has to deal with that as well.
Today there are several different kinds of medications that are used for treating this condition but in many cases, alterations to a person's dietary habits need to take place as well. Ideally a person suffering from gout is required to avoid a diet that contains foods which are rich in purine and they also need to increase the amounts of fluids they intake. By doing this, they are actually helping to reduce the risk of the gout becoming any worse and preventing further attacks in the future.
However, as for medications to help treat gout the most common types to be used are NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), colchicines, corticosteroids, ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), allopurinol, probenecid and sulfinpyrazone. But of all of these, the most commonly used is the NSAIDS that will be prescribed by a doctor for treating acute cases of this condition.
In most cases when prescribed a person is required to take the maximum dosage of NSAIDS until such time as the symptoms of the gout attack begin to subside. Then once they do, a person will be required to continue to take the medication prescribed for at least another 48 hours when both the inflammation and pain should no longer be present.
NSAIDS are not the only treatment available for gout attacks, they just happen to be the best ones for most people. If for some reason you can't take NSAIDS then there is no need to despair, there are other treatments available. Ask your Dr if it is possible to see a Gout specialist, if there is one available near by.
There are two different ways in which this drug can be taken. A person can either choose to take small amounts regularly each month or year. Whilst for others they have found that by taking a much large dose at one time in a very short period of time say several hours have found it to be effective.
Before you decide which type of medication , and how often you take it, is best for you you will possibly have to try different types and different doses. Make sure that you keep a diary of how you feel during each treatment so your Dr can give you the best treatment. - 15438
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