What Causes Gout?
9. Does Gout Ever Go Away?
While gout never fully goes away, there are several treatment options that can make it less likely that an individual will experience an attack in the future. Working with a doctor to manage pain and identify habits or foods that cause flare-ups is an essential part of this process. If alcohol or medication is thought to be the cause, cessation of these substances may be necessary.
There are several drugs that can be prescribed to help with gout. Medications such as febuxostat, pegloticase, and allopurinol can all be used to help lower uric levels to more normal levels. To help combat pain inflammation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help make the condition more manageable. Examples of NSAIDs include ibuprofen and aspirin.
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