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. Please ask, what medicine is effective for gouty arthritis?Doctor's answer:
For gouty arthritis, dietary control is essential first. For example, avoid alcohol, seafood, or animal liver. During flare-ups, drink more water to enhance metabolism, reduce physical activity, prevent cold exposure, and elevate the affected limb with a brace. TDP microwave therapy can also be used. Medications are generally administered during acute phases, such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (though this medication may irritate the stomach, so caution is needed when using it). Urinalysis should be conducted to check if uric acid-lowering medications can be used. In the later stages, oral medications that inhibit uric acid production and enhance uric acid metabolism can be taken.