A member asked:

My dad was recently diagnosed with gout. had a flare up so bad in his legs he can't walk. are there any home remedies that will help relieve the pain ?

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Dr. Teddy Atik answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Yes: try warm soaks with epsom salt and an antiinflaamatory,if he doesn't improve he should see a foot surgeon or rheumatologist who will start him on gout medication such as colchicine and indomethacin. then when the flare up is over he will keep him on a medication that will regulate him and prevent flare ups like allopurinol

Answered 3/7/2015

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