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How To Treat Edematous Foot?
i am a nurse and my husband has had a edematous foot especially right big toe for about a month. i believe it is gout but I read that the usual course is 10 days. He has been taking Motrin and trying to stay away from alot of red meat and beer but is it common to have th e foot be reddened and toe area so sore to the touch. We are new to this area but I think he needs meds. Thank you
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Hi,
Gout is a common disease affecting the joints..most commonly big toe joint characterised by redness,warmth,swelling and pain. Foods containing purines might precipitate...like meat,liver,sea food...etc. Alcohol intake may also precipitate or exacerbates the condition. Antiinflammatory drugs like naproxane, ibuprofen etc...and colchicine and corticosteroids may be considered. Other medications like allopurinol and febuxostat may be taken for prevention purpose.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
Gout is a common disease affecting the joints..most commonly big toe joint characterised by redness,warmth,swelling and pain. Foods containing purines might precipitate...like meat,liver,sea food...etc. Alcohol intake may also precipitate or exacerbates the condition. Antiinflammatory drugs like naproxane, ibuprofen etc...and colchicine and corticosteroids may be considered. Other medications like allopurinol and febuxostat may be taken for prevention purpose.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,
Dermatologist
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