What Is Bad For Gouts?
Treatment: Preventing Attacks
Between Attacks
After an acute attack some patients remain at high risk for another attack for several weeks during the intercritical period. Such patients include those with kidney insufficiency or those with congestive heart failure who are on diuretics. Low doses of colchicine or NSAIDs may be used to during this period for prevention of another attack. They should be taken in low doses for 1 - 2 months after an attack, or for longer periods in patients who have...
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Gout
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Gout, also called crystal-induced arthritis, is an arthritic condition that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints. Gout usually... Read more »
Gout
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Gout is a disorder characterized by too much uric acid in the blood and tissues. In gout, crystals of uric acid are deposited in the... Read more »
Gout: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
: Acute Gout AttackAcute attacks of gout and long-term treatment of gout and hyperuricemia require different approaches. Treatment usually involves... Read more »
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