what is best for Gout?

Answer 1

For acute attacks of gout, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs, such as Indomethicin are used. Sometimes glucocorticoid injections are given.

For long term prevention, a drug called Allopurinol is used. Allopurinol should NOT be used during an acute attack, as it may actually worsen the symptoms. (the reason for this is somewhat complex)

All of these treatments are by doctors prescription only, although some NSAIDS are available over the counter (e.g. Advil)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is no one effective gout treatment that can be used for everyone to cure gout. Some may need medication to treat gout while others may have to change their diet and exercise habits. Eating food that has low purine levels seems to be the gout treatment that works for most people. This treatment helps to prevent uric acid from building up in the body. Other types of treatment can include herbal remedies. In order to help narrow down the type of gout treatment to use, one should first research on all the available types of treatment when a person is looking for a possible gout treatment. This will provide better knowledge on the types of treatment that will work and the ones will not. It is important to consult your doctor first before starting an herbal remedy if one is on any form of medication.

You can find out more on gout treatment and the food to avoid for gout patients at http://gout.mygeneralknowledge.com/Articles/Finding_the_Right_Gout_Treatment.php

Answer 4

I know a lot of people who swear by tart cherries, especially tart cherry juice concentrate, for effective relief from gout. Tart cherries have been shown to lower levels of uric acid in the blood, which is one of the most common causes of gout pain.

Answer 5

Gout is precipitation of monosodium urate crystals into tissue, usually in and around joints, most often causing recurrent acute or chronic arthritis. Acute arthritis is initially monarticular and often involves the first metatarsophalangeal joint; symptoms include acute pain, tenderness, warmth, redness, and swelling. Diagnosis requires identification of crystals in synovial fluid. Treatment of acute attacks is with anti-inflammatory drugs. Attacks are prevented with NSAIDs and/or colchicine, and, for persistent hyperuricemia, allopurinol or uricosuric drugs.(Merck)
Allopurinol is used to treat gout, high levels of uric acid in the body caused by certain cancer medications, and kidney stones. Allopurinol is in a class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. High levels of uric acid may cause gout attacks or kidney stones. Allopurinol is used to prevent gout attacks, not to treat them once they occur.(MedlinePlus)
Please see the web pages for more details on Gout, Acute gouty arthritis, Chronic gouty arthritis and Allopurinol.

Answer 6

watch your diet and see the doctor for meds.

Answer 7

allopurinol