Patient's question:
When taking allopurinol and ibuprofen for gout, it has been more than a week and it hasn't fully recovered yet. The foot is swollen. What's the reason? Pressing it creates a depression that rebounds after about 5 seconds. Besides acute gout, what medication can relieve pain and reduce uric acid? What helps relieve pain during gout?Doctor's answer:
According to the medical history you purchased, the recurring symptoms of gout are due to excessively high uric acid levels in the blood, which leads to repeated redness, swelling, and pain in the affected area. To address these recurring symptoms, medications that enhance uric acid metabolism should be used. At the same time, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs can be administered, such as intravenous cephalexin. Systematic treatment of these symptoms can provide better relief. It is important to rest and avoid staying up late.