physicians may prescribe additional drugs that either help the body get rid of uric acid or reduce the amount of uric acid the body produces. These drugs will not relieve gout attacks that already have started, but will help prevent attacks
stone-like deposits known as tophi may build up in the joints, ligaments, and tendons, leading to permanent joint deformity and decreased motion. (In addition to causing the tophi associated with gout, hyperuricemia can also cause kidney stones
No. Gout is caused by excessive uric acid.
No. It's a virus. A recurrent one.
Hi Theobramin in Chocolate in very rich of purines so it can start gout attacks.
If the pain is unbearable (I know), seek medical attention for a prescription. That's the fastest way out of the pain. Gout will return at some time so watch what kinds of food your eating to reduce your risks of future attacks. Check out GoutDiet.net for helpful tips
Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy ) is the most common conventional treatment for recurrent attacks. Laparoscopic surgery, the technique most widely used, is a safe, effective procedure
lowering the concentration of uric acid can cause gout attacks. Thus, patients taking these medications should have the dose slowly increased (and uric acid levels slowly lowered) to prevent acute attacks of gout.
Currently, there is no cure for gout. If you have been prescribed medicines for gout, it is important that you take those medicines as instructed to prevent future attacks. And making changes in your diet is also an effective way to deal with gout.
uSualy with a combination of diet and anti inflammatory,
Standard medical treatment of acute attacks of gout includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
alleviating pain, avoiding severe attacks in the future, and preventing long-term joint damage
For treatment of gout "attacks" your physician may recommend a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Colchicine (for those not tolerant of a NSAID), or steroids. To prevent "attacks" you may be prescibed a xanthine oxidase inhibitor (this includes allopurinol and febuxostat.