Question 1

does wet feet affect gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Wet feet have no affect on gout.

Question 2

can a gout attack last more than 6 weeks. also is it normal that i need to soak my feet in very very hot water and use hot water bottle 2 relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes if not treated: Gout is caused by high uric acid which forms crystals in the joints (typically in the 1st toe).  Warm  soaks may help temporarily dissolve the crystals but the best treatment should be  provided by your physician. Get evaluated for causes of high uric acid levels and possibly treated with Allopurinol or other uric acid lowering meds. Indocin, (indomethacin) cochicine, or other ant iinflammatory for acute attacks.

Question 3

gout-can deposits in feet be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are medications i.E Krystexxa (pegloticase) that have been shown to do this.

Question 4

how to treat with gout in feet?

Accepted Answer

With medicines: Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid and collects in joints and soft tissues.  Many cases occur in the foot and ankle.  

Antiinflammatory medications help to reduce the inflammation.  Other medications such as Colchicine and Allopurinol are used to control the uric acid.  Sometimes, steroid injections can provide relief.

Question 5

is chicken feet bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Do people really eat chicken feet? It is not bad for gout.

Question 6

how are gout and athlete's foot different?

Accepted Answer

See below. : Athletes foot is a fungal infection caused by excessive moisture, warmth and lack of exposure to air. Gout is a systemic disease that causes uric acid crystals to deposit in a joint causing severe pain and inflammation.

Question 7

is it possible to get gout from a sprained foot?

Accepted Answer

Trauma is known : To induce a gout attack. However, you likely are predisposed to the gout. I.E elevated uric acid or what have you.
Another words  not every sprained ankle turns into gout..

Question 8

what can cause swollen joints in the foot that isn't gout?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis, etc: Different forms of arthritis, pseudogout, capsulitis, fracture to a joint, metatarsalgia, synovitis, cysts, to name a few.  If you are not sure and are having pain, make sure to see your podiatrist before the condition becomes chronic or worse.

Question 9

can gout manifest itself in both feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it could: Chronic gout is found in many joints, while acute pain may also occur in more than one joint.

Question 10

is it possible to have gout on both feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gout is deposition of excess uric acid in your joints, whether from dehydration, excess production, under-excretion, or some combination. Talk to your family doc & get tested in order to determine appropriate treatment modalities. And stay hydrated above all else.

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