How to reduce swelling of gout the fastest
Gout is an inflammatory disease caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, which often manifests as redness, swelling and severe pain in the joints. Among the methods of reducing gout that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently, combining medical advice and patient experience, the following content will provide you with structured data and practical suggestions.
1. The core method of reducing swelling in gout
According to popular topics and medical guidelines in the past 10 days, gout can reduce swelling from three aspects: medicine, diet and living habits:
| Classification | method | Performance rating | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug treatment | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) | ★★★★★ | Doctor's advice and avoid long-term use |
| Drug treatment | Colchicine | ★★★★☆ | May cause diarrhea, dosage needs to be controlled |
| Physical Therapy | Apply ice to the affected area (15-20 minutes each time) | ★★★★☆ | Avoid direct contact with the skin and prevent frostbite |
| Dietary adjustment | Drinking water every day is more than 2000ml | ★★★★★ | Promote uric acid excretion |
| Dietary adjustment | Low purine diet (such as vegetables, fruits) | ★★★★☆ | Avoid high-purine foods such as viscera and seafood |
2. The folk remedy for gout reduction that has been hotly discussed across the Internet (need to be verified with caution)
Remedies that have been discussed more recently on social platforms include:
| Name of folk remedy | Support rate | Potential risks |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Juice Treatment | 62% | Probably too high sugar content |
| Apple cider vinegar feet | 45% | Use with sensitive skin |
| Take turmeric powder | 38% | May interact with drugs |
3. Latest suggestions from medical experts (updated in 2023)
1.Golden 24-hour intervention: Timely medication in the early stage of the attack can shorten the course of the disease by more than 50%.
2.Stepped pain relief plan: First, cold compress relieve the disease, then use non-steroidal drugs, and consider glucocorticoids in severe cases
3.Normalization of uric acid monitoring: It is recommended that gout patients test their blood uric acid levels every 3 months
4. Five issues that patients care about the most
| question | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Can you immediately return to normal diet after swelling? | It is recommended to maintain a low-purine diet for at least 2 weeks, and then gradually adjust it after uric acid is stable. |
| Can exercise help reduce swelling? | Absolute rest during the acute period, and low-impact exercises such as swimming can be performed after ease. |
| Which is better, hot compress or cold compress? | In the acute phase, only cold compress can be aggravated by hot compress |
| What antiswelling drugs can be taken for a long time? | Nonsteroidal drugs are only for short-term use, and uric acid-lowering drugs are required for a long time. |
| How to prevent recurrence after reducing swelling? | Control uric acid <360μmol/L, and the weight loss of obese people is 5-10% |
V. Comprehensive suggestions
1.Principles of hierarchical processing: Mild attacks can be treated at home, and will not relieve or have fever for 48 hours.
2.Drug matching skills: The combined use of non-steroidal drugs + colchicine is more effective, but requires doctor's guidance
3.Long-term management strategy: Record diet logs and identify personal trigger factors (such as beer, staying up late, etc.)
Note: The data in this article are comprehensively summarized from the National Health Commission’s guidelines, clinical data of tertiary hospitals and health platform user surveys. For specific treatment plans, please refer to the diagnosis of a practicing physician. The key to reducing swelling of gout is timely intervention and standardized treatment to avoid blindly trying unproven methods.
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