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How can you best control gout problem?

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Absolutely: Diets have little benefit except limitation of alcohol intake. You need to be on Allopurinol to lower your serum uric acid below 6 mg/dl. Colcrys should also be used initially to prevent attacks until the serum uric acid is in the proper range.That will usually prevent future attacks. If these steps are not taken, the attacks generally become more severe and other medical issues can occur.

Answered 1/1/2021

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Uric acid: See a podiatrist have a uric acid test performed and you will be placed on one of two drugs Allopurinol or probenecid so you never have another gout attack. Diet is very important and a consult with a board certified dietitian would be helpful.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Control Uric acid: See your medical doctor who may perform blood and urine test to determine if you are an overproducer or underexcretor of uric acid and place you on the appropriate medication.

Answered 7/22/2013

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