Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. Is the needle-like pain in the knee gout?Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptoms, if you want to check whether it is gout, it is recommended that you get some tests done for kidney function, sedimentation rate, and complete blood count, etc. If the uric acid level is high, it may be considered a recurrence of gout. In this case, it is recommended that you use drugs to lower uric acid for treatment. If there is inflammation, you also need to use anti-inflammatory drugs in coordination for treatment. Additionally, gout patients must abstain from alcohol and should also pay attention not to eat foods high in purines.