Gouty Arthritis Can Be Prevented By Healthy Lifestyle Choices And Getting Medical Care When Needed

 

Gouty Arthritis

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the formation of uric acid crystals in joints. Uric acid is a normal byproduct of metabolism that the body breaks down from purines. Gout occurs when levels of uric acid become too high. The uric acid may form crystals that deposit in joints, such as the joint at the base of the big toe. Gouty Arthritis can also affect other joints in the foot, ankle or knee. A gout attack lasts days or weeks and is extremely painful. Affected joints are usually warm, red and swollen.

Gout attacks usually occur in one joint at a time and are very painful, although they can affect many joints over time if not treated effectively. Gout is a chronic disease with periods of remission--weeks, months or even years without symptoms--and flares that occur frequently and are very painful.

People with gout can be treated with drugs to manage the pain of a gout flare and prevent future attacks. The first treatment step is to use medications that reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood, such as allopurinol, febuxostat, pegloticase or azathioprine.

Another medication used to treat Gouty Arthritis is colchicine, which can be taken orally or injected into the affected joint under a local anesthetic. It works by inhibiting the enzyme chylomicron metabolism. It is most effective when started at the start of a gout flare or shortly after a flare starts. It can be given during flares as well. Some people with gout have to take these medicines long term to keep their uric acid levels low.

It is also important to make lifestyle changes that can help lower uric acid levels. Being overweight increases the risk for gout, as can drinking alcohol, eating foods that are high in purines or taking certain medications. Losing weight, cutting back on alcohol and eating a diet low in purines will all help to reduce uric acid levels.

Some doctors believe that Gouty Arthritis can be cured, especially if it is diagnosed early and treated appropriately. However, the condition is often misdiagnosed or undertreated.

The US FDA has approved Colchicine tablets USP, 0.6 mg by Strides Pharma's in March 2022.  These are used for treating and preventing gout.

 

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