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How To Treat Ankle Pain Caused By Gout?
got severe un-bearable pain at ankle due to gout. following strict diet, under medication, taking tablets : zyloric (twice a day) and zero dol during bedtime. but no relief. crying daily because of pain. Also have heart disease ( mild block) doc advised, no need for angio. Is there any remedy for my pain ?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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You may add cortisone drug after consultation with the treating doctor along with usual medication.
To prevent gout attack from occurring, my suggestion would be-
1. Try to keep serum uric acid level below 6mg/decilitre.
2. Drink plenty of water and increase it proportionate to your physical work and weather condition. Follow the dietary advice as written above. Take citrus fruit /tab.Limcee to have your daily dose of vitamin C.
3. Try to avoid stressful situation by better planning, weight control and regular exercises helps.
4. If an attack of Gout occurs while on allopurinol, you should increase the dose besides taking pain killer. You may change to febustat if have side effects to allopurinol.
5. Do not discontinue (allopurinol) until and unless advised by your doctor to do so.
6. Avoid drugs which may raise the uric acid level like-aspirin, drugs which causes increased urination (Diuretics).
7. Low fat yogurt and milk may lower your risk of gout
Regards
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for posting
You may add cortisone drug after consultation with the treating doctor along with usual medication.
To prevent gout attack from occurring, my suggestion would be-
1. Try to keep serum uric acid level below 6mg/decilitre.
2. Drink plenty of water and increase it proportionate to your physical work and weather condition. Follow the dietary advice as written above. Take citrus fruit /tab.Limcee to have your daily dose of vitamin C.
3. Try to avoid stressful situation by better planning, weight control and regular exercises helps.
4. If an attack of Gout occurs while on allopurinol, you should increase the dose besides taking pain killer. You may change to febustat if have side effects to allopurinol.
5. Do not discontinue (allopurinol) until and unless advised by your doctor to do so.
6. Avoid drugs which may raise the uric acid level like-aspirin, drugs which causes increased urination (Diuretics).
7. Low fat yogurt and milk may lower your risk of gout
Regards
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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