Gout Specialists in Stn. Kachiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana

What is Gout?

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals within joints, leading to sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling, most classically in the big toe. It results from hyperuricemia, an excess of uric acid in the blood, which can form sharp needle-like crystals that trigger intense inflammatory reactions. Attacks often occur suddenly, frequently at night, and can be triggered by certain foods, alcohol, or stress. Without management, gout can become chronic and cause permanent joint damage.

Causes of Gout

Caused by elevated uric acid levels in the blood, which can result from the body producing too much uric acid or the kidneys not excreting enough of it. Risk factors include a diet high in purine-rich foods like red meat and seafood, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, certain medications like diuretics, and genetic predisposition.

Symptoms of Gout

Sudden intense joint pain often in the big toe, redness and swelling of the affected joint, warmth over the joint, limited range of motion, lingering discomfort after the acute attack subsides, tophi (visible uric acid deposits under the skin) in chronic cases, fever during severe attacks

Treatment & Types of Gout in Stn. Kachiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana

Acute attacks are treated with NSAIDs, colchicine, or corticosteroids to rapidly control pain and inflammation. Long-term management involves urate-lowering medications such as allopurinol or febuxostat to prevent future attacks, alongside dietary modifications to reduce purine intake and limit alcohol consumption.

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