Gout Treatment
Treatment will depend on your symptoms, your age, and your general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment may include:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications to relieve pain and inflammation
- Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Colchicine, an oral or IV medication to relieve pain and inflammation
- Drinking more non-alcoholic fluids
- Avoiding alcoholic drinks
- Eating less protein-rich foods
- Weight loss (if obesity is a factor)
- Medication to lower the uric acid level in the blood
- Medication to block production of uric acid in the body
- Surgery to remove extremely large tophi
Talk with your health care providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medications.
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