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What can a person do for gout.
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Get treated: Gout is extremely painful and need medication to reduce pain like nsaids then medication to prevent build up of uric acid.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Medicines: Gout is mostly a clinical diagnosis meaning that it's usually diagnosed by a doctor based on a history and physical exam. If someone is diagnosed with gout they are usually given one medication to treat the inflammation and a different medication that tries to keep the flare-ups to a minimum.
Answered 6/13/2013
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