Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, works by lowering the production of uric acid in the body. It is used for the treatment of gout and kidney stones. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, gout flare-ups, and changes in the results of liver function tests.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your uric acid levels are slightly raised. Testosterone level and lymphocytes percentage are also slightly raised.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You would not have done any damage to your toe or made gout worse by running on it.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since it is an acute gout flare, I would recommend a couple of changes (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of gout is unclear but seems to be multifactorial which includes a combination of genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and dietary factors.
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