Gout

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Gout(Free Handout)


Gout Treatment

The goal of treatment is to decrease the amount of uric acid in the joints, which helps to reduce symptoms and prevent further attacks. If left untreated, affected joints may be damaged, causing disability. Acute gout often is treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as naproxen (e.g., Anaprox®, Naprosyn®) and indomethacin (e.g., Indocin®), usually for 3–7 days. Due to potential...Read the full article