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A 43-year-old female asked:

Good day i had a swollen ankle on saturday which was very painful. on monday, 6 august i got colchicine tablets and the swelling and pain has gone down. is it possible that it is gout? i dont drink wine and eat excessive amounts of meat and neither

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Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered

Family Medicine 63 years experience

Gout: The only reason to be given Colchicine is for acute gout which does not have to occur because you drink red wine or eat excess meat. Good Luck

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I had gout attack on my right foot about a week ago and the doctor prescribed me prednisone 4mg and the gout was gone a way. Two day ago, the gout was pop up on my right knee. How long can I take Colchicine 0.6 mg and Allopurinol 100mg together?

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Why do I get swollen ankles when i drink wine?

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How did I get gout. I weigh 42 kilos, don't drink smoke, eat red meat , shellfish etc and run/walk an hour a day . What am I doing wrong . Thank you?

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