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- Gout is one of the common types of arthritis , it affects men more than women, it affects ages from 30-50 more often, and it occurs as a result of the accumulation of urate crystals in the joint and these crystals form as a result of the high level of uric acid in the blood , it is worth noting that uric acid is present in The body is a product of breaking down the purine substance naturally present in the body, which is also found in meat and fish, and is eliminated through the kidneys ,however the accumulation of these crystals causes changes in the shape and health of the joint, which leads to severe pain, gout symptoms occur in the form of attacks of pain and sudden swelling in the joint, especially The big toe and knee joint and it often occurs at night, there is no treatment that can permanently eliminate the disease, but there are methods and tips to deal with sudden episodes of pain and reduce them. Treatment begins by limiting the intake of meat and fish,increase fluid intake to improve the performance of the kidney, eating more dairy products, you can use Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat acute attacks of gout, such as Celecoxib 200 mg twice a day, Naproxen 500mg twice a day , in addition to colchicine 0.5 mg daily to prevent the attacks, and alluprinol 300mg to prevent uric acid build-up.
Diagnosis of Gout ::
- The diagnosis is made by visiting the doctor, taking the medical history, and then doing a clinical examination and running some tests such as checking the level of uric acid in the blood(Uric Acid Level) , kidney function test (Cr, Urea), examination of synovial fluid from knee synovial fluid analysis, X-ray imaging of the joint .
Symptoms:
- Severe joint pain, often the big toe or knee
- Redness in the joint
- Swelling and swelling in the joint
- Inability to fully move the joint
Factors that increase the incidence of gout:
- Obesity
- Eating more red meat and fish
- Kidney disease
- A family history of gout
- Diuretics containing thiazide, which is used to treat blood pressure
- Immunosuppressive medicines such as cyclosporine
What we recommend:
- Improving the diet to avoid the high level of uric acid in the blood, adherence to treatment even during times of disappearance of the disease, comsulting the internal medicine specialist to determine the treatment plan
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