How to treat acute gouty arthritis
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
Acute gouty arthritis can be treated through dietary adjustments, medication, surgery, and other methods. The detailed analysis is as follows: Acute gouty arthritis is a common condition that typically occurs in the early stages of gout. It often starts suddenly during midnight or early morning, manifesting as tearing or knife-like joint pain. At this time, attention should be paid to diet, with restriction of high-purine food intake.
Acute gouty arthritis can be treated through dietary adjustments, medication, surgery, and other methods. The details are as follows:
1. Dietary Adjustment
Acute gouty arthritis is a common condition that often occurs in the early stages of gout. It typically develops suddenly during midnight or early morning, manifesting as tearing or knife-like joint pain. At this time, attention should be paid to diet by limiting intake of high-purine foods such as animal liver and kidneys, seafood, etc.
2. Medication
In addition, patients may use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) under medical guidance, such as indomethacin granules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release capsules, which can help relieve symptoms like redness, swelling, and pain in the joints. Moreover, medications such as colchicine tablets or erythromycin tablets can also be used during acute gout attacks.
3. Surgery
If the condition leads to joint dysfunction and conventional treatments and medications prove ineffective, patients may go to the hospital for arthroscopic surgery.
Besides the above common approaches, lifestyle management can also help improve the condition. Additionally, overweight or obese individuals should, under medical supervision, develop a reasonable diet plan to control body weight.
