Gout
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
triggers
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
diet
pain and inflammation
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
warning signs
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Gout Home Care
Home care
for gout includes:
Avoid alcohol.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat a low-protein diet:
Reduces purine concentration in the bloodstream
Rest the painful joint:
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Weight loss
if you are
overweight
Avoid medications that may trigger gout:
Aspirin
Corticosteroids
(
Prednisone
,
Medrol
)
Diazepam
(
Valium
)
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Diuretics
Cyclosporin
A
Take prescription medicine as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
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Gout Home Care: Diet
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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009
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;
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Monu JU, Pope TL Jr. Gout: a clinical and radiologic review. Radiol Clin North Am. 2004 Jan;42(1):169-84.
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