Patient's question:
Hello, how to deal with gouty arthritis?Doctor's answer:
Gout is a disease caused by long-term purine metabolism disorders leading to damage. Its clinical characteristics include hyperuricemia, recurrent acute arthritis, gouty tophi formation, chronic arthritis, joint deformities, and later stages may involve gouty kidney and declining renal function. Treatment measures include anti-inflammatory, blood-activating, and enhancing uric acid metabolism to prevent complications. Common medications include colchicine, allopurinol, and analgesics.