There are some things that can help in the appearing of gout, here we will list a couple of them, such as:
- Being a male;
- Being obese;
- Drinking alcohol;
- Using medications, such as diuretics;
- Having a diet based in purines (red meat and some kinds of seafood);
- Having health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and poor kidney function.
As you can see, most of them can be prevented by having a balanced diet and other kinds of health care.
Treatments and Diagnosis
In case that you have gout, you should immediately go after medical assistance and the specific treatment with your doctor.
The gout diagnosis is made through assessing your symptoms, x-ray, lab exams and physical test results. Which will show if the condition is gout, and afterwards you should get your treatment right.
The treatments to this condition are:
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Managing the pain of a flare: This treatment consists in the use of NSAIDs, like ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen.
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Preventing high uric acid levels: This will be indicated to those who suffer from acute flares or chronic gout, and the medical doctors may recommend preventive therapy to keep low levels of uric acid in their blood.
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Preventing future flares: Here you should aim at losing weight, having a balanced diet, drinking less alcohol and maybe changing diuretic drugs that may cause high uric acid levels.
When is the right time to see your doctor?
Well, if you are suffering from sudden, severe joint pain, maybe it’s time to book an appointment at your doctor. If you have high levels of inflammation and fever, seek immediate help, that can mean you have an infection and lead to more problems.
And if you feel any of the symptoms and want to have assistance, book an appointment with us at Pathak Podiatry.
Ankle sprains are evaluated with a careful history and thorough physical exam. In conjunction with a good history and physical, there are other in-office diagnostic modalities in which we can further evaluate ankle sprains. Digital X-Rays are done in-office to rule out any bone injury and can instantly be reviewed with the patient. An in-office Sonogram evaluation of the ligaments and tendons allows for visualization of any soft tissue pathology. For severe ankle trauma, or when conservative therapy is not effective, a CT or MRI scan will allow for proper visualization of both bone and soft tissue allowing for the proper treatment course to be implemented.