Tag: Uric Acid Reduction

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Ten Points for Attention in Medication for Gout Patients

1. It is necessary to relieve pain and reduce uric acid. After taking painkillers in time for gout attacks, the symptoms will mostly be relieved. Even without medication, the symptoms of pain can be relieved within two weeks. As a result, some people hold the mentality of enduring pain. However, joint pain is not the main harm of gout. Persistent high uric acid in remission period is also constantly endangering health, aggravating joint damage and endangering kidney at the same time. In addition, the general time for taking painkillers in the acute phase is about one week. If the pain still does not improve significantly after one week of medication, you should see a doctor in time. 2. Antibiotics cannot Read More …

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Why do you still have gout attacks when you take uric acid-lowering drugs?

Uric acid reduction therapy can be called a milestone in the management of chronic gout. Effective control of uric acid levels can reduce the risk of acute gout attacks. However, in the initial stage of starting uric acid reduction treatment, the onset of acute gout tends to increase, resulting in some patients stopping drugs without authorization due to fear of pain or conscious ineffective treatment. However, this is not the case. Let’s look at the following: Why can gout attack occur in the process of reducing uric acid? We know that excessive uric acid load in the body will cause uric acid crystals to deposit around joints, thus causing the onset of acute or chronic gouty arthritis. Let’s make an Read More …