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Gout Flare And Cardiovascular Events

Patients with chronic gout have a history of increased cardiovascular problems. Though the mechanism is unknown, in some cases, an increased inflammatory response associated with gout is responsible for this. The inflammatory response is associated with the activation of inflammatory mediators which leads to plaque formation within the blood vessels. These factors increase the chances of cardiovascular complications.

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How to deal with symptoms of gout?

Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing a gout flareup. My ankle is swollen, warm to the touch, and my big toe is in a lot of pain. What could it be? Please help.  Read Full »

Dr. Sugreev Singh

Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. I would suggest you repeat your uric acid test once, so we can get to know the severity of gout. For now, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1, Take a tablet of Etoricoxib (nonsteroidal anti-i...  Read Full »

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