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My grandma have a gout in her ankle what can she do for speed recovery?
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See details: She can see a doctor and start medication to treat the acute attack. These include indomethacin, Prednisone or even a cortisone injection of the ankle. Finally, once the attack is over she can start Allopurinol to prevent future attacks.
Answered 6/30/2014
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