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Rest, ice, fluids and avoiding alcohol can ease a gout flare. Home care does not replace medical treatment.
Home care can ease a flare and lower the chance of the next one, but it does not replace medical treatment, and it cannot dissolve crystals.
During a flare
Pain relief
Anti-inflammatory tablets and colchicine are used under medical advice. Avoid aspirin for a flare, since it can change uric acid levels. Check with a doctor before using NSAIDs if you have kidney, stomach or heart problems.
Habits between flares
Popular remedies and cautions
When to see a doctor
A hot, swollen joint with fever, a first-ever attack, or pain that does not improve in a couple of days needs medical care.
Before your appointment
Carry earlier uric acid and kidney reports, a list of all medicines and supplements, and notes on which joints hurt, when flares started and what you ate or drank beforehand. Tell your doctor about any kidney stones, diabetes, blood pressure or family history of gout.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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