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Gout is a form of arthritis that causes redness, swelling, pain, and inflammation of the affected joints. It occurs when there is an excess accumulation of uric acid in the body. It often affects the joints of the foot and big toes. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and Colchicine helps to provide relief.

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Do gout medications affect liver function test results?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your blood works. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is all normal.

Is joint pain a symptom of gout?

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I am 50, male with gout. How to maintain longer erections?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

I am having trigger issue in middle finger of both hands. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most important information to know would be an X-ray of your hands. There are different types of arthritis, like autoimmune, osteoarthritis, and gout.

My grandmother has hand and shoulder pain. Is it because of taking two medications for gout?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Her symptoms are not related to gout or it can be due to chronic tophaceous gout. She can also have CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) or a flare of RA (rheumatoid arthritis).

Can avoiding high-protein diets, drinking plenty of water, and taking xanthine oxidase inhibitors help maintain uric acid levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. This increase appears to be linked to the consumption of a high-protein diet. Make sure to drink plenty of water daily.

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Why are my uric acid levels always high?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is advisable to get the liver and kidney function tests done after a week, as these drugs alter the test results. For further queries consult an internal medicine physician online.

How can gout be differentiated from rheumatoid arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I went through your post, you want to know how to differentiate between gout and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

I have high uric acid since 20 years. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been taking preventive gout medicine for a long time and have started to have flares for the first time in a while, call your doctor.

What could be done to manage stroke in a gout patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. He has to continue taking medicines. Surgery will be risky in his case. If symptoms are very uncontrolled on maximum tolerable medicines can be taken.

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