Patient's question:
Mom is 50 years old this year. Recently, Mom has been telling me that her knee joints have been aching, and the pain has lasted for about a week and then naturally subsided. However, it keeps recurring. Mom says it's gout, and when she feels the pain, she takes painkillers. Hello. Are painkillers effective for gout?Doctor's answer:
For gout patients, simply relying on painkillers like Allopurinol is not very effective. The cause of gout is generally due to elevated uric acid levels. If you want to effectively alleviate gout symptoms, it is necessary to restore uric acid to normal levels. You can also use medications that help metabolize uric acid. Additionally, pay attention to dietary adjustments, as certain foods should be avoided, such as seafood, animal organs, and other similar products. Otherwise, it may worsen the condition.