How Long Does It Take for Acute Gout to Resolve?

Acute gout attacks usually last for several days or a week. The symptoms of acute gout occur suddenly during the attack, and generally last for several days or a week. There is no provocation during the onset, but it often follows mild trauma or consumption of purine-rich foods. Therefore, friends should be vigilant against acute gout, especially avoid purine-containing foods. Correct diet can also reduce the incidence of acute gout. Acute gout can be treated with the following drugs: 1. Colchicine is particularly effective for this disease. It can effectively alleviate the pain symptoms caused by acute gout and reduce the pain brought by the disease. However, this drug may have some toxic and side effects, such as gastrointestinal discomfort, leukopenia, hair loss, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking the drug. 2. Phenylbutazone or oxyphenbutazone have obvious anti-inflammatory effects, which can effectively promote the excretion of uric acid and are still effective for patients with several days of onset. The use of this drug to treat acute gout can cause gastritis and water-sodium retention. Patients with active ulcer disease and cardiac insufficiency must avoid using it. 3. The efficacy of indomethacin is very similar to that of phenylbutazone, and the side effects include gastrointestinal irritation, dizziness, headache, water-sodium retention, rash, etc. Patients with active peptic ulcer must be prohibited from using it, as it can cause toxic and side effects such as gastrointestinal reactions, bleeding, ulceration, perforation, etc. 4. Ibuprofen (ibuprofen) is an analgesic, antipyretic, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can effectively control acute symptoms within two or three days, with fewer side effects. It has no significant effect on blood picture and renal function, and occasionally causes gastrointestinal reactions and elevated transaminase levels. It is necessary to grasp the treatment time for acute gout. The earlier the treatment is started, the less harmful the disease will be and the less pain symptoms will be.