Does someone suffering from gout have to take medication continuously?

Patients with gout do not necessarily need long-term medication. If the condition is mild and the symptoms are relieved through daily care, medication is not required.

Conditions Where Long-Term Medication Is Not Required

1. Mild condition: If the patient's uric acid level is within the normal range, and there are no symptoms of joint pain, generally no medication is needed. It is recommended to maintain a light diet and avoid high-purine foods.

2. Symptoms relieved through daily care: If the patient has used uric acid-lowering medication as prescribed by a doctor, and after controlling blood uric acid levels, discomfort symptoms have improved or disappeared, the medication can be discontinued for a period of time, but regular follow-up is required.

Conditions Where Long-Term Medication Is Required

For some patients with acute gout attacks, symptoms such as joint swelling and severe pain often occur, which can lead to limited mobility in severe cases. In such cases, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used under a doctor's guidance for pain relief, such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets and celecoxib capsules. At the same time, it is necessary to combine with drugs that inhibit uric acid synthesis, such as allopurinol tablets and febuxostat tablets, as well as drugs that promote uric acid excretion, such as benzbromarone tablets, for treatment. These medications need to be taken regularly to effectively reduce uric acid levels in the body and prevent gout recurrence. It is recommended that patients pay attention to a reasonable diet in daily life, focusing on low-purine foods, with moderate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, and less consumption of high-purine foods such as seafood and animal innards. Regular exercise can also help enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.