Gout - Treatment and Prevention

The Treatment and Prevention Guidelines of Gout is very important to know and to understand when dealing with the effects of Gout. Good Information is key to knowing what to do when the onsets of foot issues occur, especially Gout. Below, we will go through both the Treatments and The Prevention options for Gout.

Treatments - Most of the treatments for Gout involve medications that can help to alleviate the pain associated with Gout. Most of the medications given to the patient by a doctor will take down and get rid of most of the Uric Acid in the body which causes Gout. Here are some of the other treatment options:

• Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) - Drug given by your doctor to control the inflammation and pain of Gout. NSAIDs also include over the counter medications such as Advil, Motrin, and Aleve. 

• Colchicine - If you cannot take NSAIDs, then you may be prescibed Colchicine by your doctor which effectively reduces Gout Pain, especially right after the symptoms of Gout occur. 

• Corticosteroids - Drugs such as Prednisone can be given to patients of Gout, and can also take down inflammation of Gout.

• Medications that Take Down Uric Acid Level

Prevention - 

• Keep Fluid Intake High - Drink lots of water, and avoid sugary drinks.

• Limit or Avoid Alcohol

• Eat a Balanced Diet - Lots of Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Low-Fat Milk

• Limit Intake of Meat, Fish, and Poultry

• Maintain a Healthy Weight