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Gout is a common type of
arthritis that causes intense pain, swelling, and stiffness in a joint. It usually affects the joint in the big toe.
Gout attacks can come on quickly and keep returning over time, slowly harming
tissues in the region of the inflammation, and can be extremely painful. Hypertension, cardiovascular, and obesity are risk factors for gout.
It is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men, and although it is more likely to affect men, women become more susceptible to it after the menopause.
The majority of
gout cases are treated with medication. Medication can be used to treat the symptoms of
gout attacks, prevent future flares, and reduce the risk of
gout complications such as kidney stones and the development of tophi.
Commonly used medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, or corticosteroids. These reduce
inflammation and pain in the areas affected by
gout and are usually taken orally.
Medications can also be used to either reduce the production of uric acid (xanthine oxidase inhibitors such as allopurinol) or improve the kidney’s ability to remove uric acid from the body (probenecid).
Without treatment, an acute
gout attack will be at its worst between 12 and 24 hours after it began. A person can expect to recover within 1 to 2 weeks without treatment, but there may be significant pain during this period.
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