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.
Answered 8/7/2020
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"feet"??: Gout is almost always a mono-articular disease, which means it only affects one joint (at a time). If both feet are hurting you, chances are it's not from gout, but something else.
Answered 1/26/2015
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Gout: As already described , it is usually mono articular . That is not to say it cannot hit both feet. The first right thing to do is to see your podiatrist for assistance - for an acute attack there really are no otc meds that adequately help
Answered 1/26/2015
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ARTHRITIS: The most common, but not only, problem in the feet in a person with gout, usually long-term w/ several attacks, is arthritis. The most common area is the big toe joint. If concerned, see a podiatrist for an x-ray. Regards, Dr. Latva
Answered 4/7/2018
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