Gout is a metabolic disease caused by purine metabolism disorder or uric acid excretion disorder. When the blood uric acid level is too high, crystals will form and deposit in the joints, leading to recurrent inflammatory reactions, manifesting as symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Generally, symptoms can be improved through dietary adjustment, physical therapy, and drug therapy.
1. Dietary Adjustment: Patients should pay attention to a reasonable diet, mainly with low-purine foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits like tomatoes and cucumbers. Avoid eating high-purine foods, such as animal liver and seafood, to prevent aggravation of the condition.
2. Physical Therapy: If the patient's pain is severe, ice packs can be used to apply cold compresses to the affected area to improve the condition, which can constrict blood capillaries and alleviate pain symptoms to a certain extent. Additionally, massage can also be used to promote blood circulation, which is beneficial for the disease.
3. Drug Therapy: If the above methods are ineffective, it is recommended that patients follow the doctor's advice and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules and Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets. At the same time, drugs like Benzbromarone Tablets and Probenecid Tablets can also be used in combination to promote the excretion of uric acid from the body. In addition, acupuncture, cupping, and other methods can also be used to assist in improving discomfort symptoms. If other discomfort occurs, patients should promptly visit the hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition.
