Is knee pain a sign of gouty arthritis?

Knee pain is not necessarily gouty arthritis, and it may also be caused by other diseases. If knee pain occurs, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and undergo targeted treatment. Gouty arthritis is an inflammatory reaction caused by excessive uric acid levels in the body, leading to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. Its typical symptoms include redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the knee joint and other areas. However, there are many causes of knee pain, such as trauma, bone hyperplasia, synovitis, etc. Therefore, knee pain alone cannot be used to determine whether it is gouty arthritis. If the patient has hyperuricemia or a history of gout, it can be considered that the knee pain is caused by gouty arthritis. At this time, the patient usually also has symptoms such as redness, heat, and limited movement of the local skin. It is recommended that such patients seek medical attention promptly, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to relieve pain, such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, etc., and use colchicine and other drugs to reduce uric acid levels as directed by the doctor. For some patients with degenerative knee joint disease, they may also experience knee pain. These patients usually also have symptoms such as stiffness and limited movement of the knee joint. It is recommended that such patients rest, avoid excessive fatigue and strenuous exercise, and take drugs such as glucosamine sulfate capsules under the guidance of a doctor to protect cartilage and relieve pain. If symptoms of knee pain occur, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly to improve relevant examinations for accurate diagnosis and undergo targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.