How to determine if you have gout and need treatment

Gout, also known as gout, is; The King of Wealth and Illness; Metabolic diseases are threatening the health of modern people with an annual growth rate of 8.7%, and timely identification and treatment window periods can often rewrite the course of the disease. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by hyperuricemia. If left untreated, it may lead to serious problems such as joint damage and kidney disease. So, how do you determine if you have gout and need treatment?

I. Symptoms and Diagnostic Methods of Gout

Gout has various symptoms, mainly including joint pain and swelling, joint redness and fever, hyperuricemia, etc. So, how do you determine if you have gout and need treatment? If gout is suspected, the following methods can be used for examination and diagnosis:

Joint symptoms: observe whether there are discomfort symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the joints, especially in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, ankle joint, etc.

Physical examination: Check for redness, fever, and the formation of gouty stones at the joints and bones.

C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate: Acute gout attacks may lead to elevated levels of C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

Blood uric acid testing: Under normal purine diet conditions, blood uric acid levels of>420 μ mol/L (males) or>357 μ mol/L (females) may be related to gout if tested twice on an empty stomach on the same day.

II. Treatment of Gout

Timely treatment of gout can effectively control the condition and prevent the occurrence of complications.

Traditional methods mainly use conventional painkillers, but these drugs can only relieve pain and do not lower uric acid, which is prone to recurrence. Therefore, uric acid lowering drugs such as allopurinol, febuxostat, and benzbromarone are currently used to control uric acid levels and prevent gout recurrence during intermission and chronic phases.

In addition, Nivelli Active Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder Probiotics is a food grade probiotic that can assist in the treatment of gout. It can regulate the gut microbiota, promote the metabolism and excretion of uric acid, and reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood. It can also be used as a preventive maintenance for uric acid and gout. Regular supplementation of probiotics can help maintain the balance of gut microbiota and reduce the possibility of gout attacks. At the same time, probiotics can compete with intestinal epithelial cells to absorb nucleosides and degrade purine substances in the human intestine by utilizing their own purine nucleosidase, reducing the formation of uric acid. Of course, lifestyle adjustments are also important! Gout patients should avoid consuming high purine foods such as animal organs, seafood, meat soup, etc. It is recommended to eat more low purine foods such as apples, grapes, tomatoes, and winter melons, quit smoking and drinking, drink more water (recommended daily intake of 2000ml or more), and urinate more to promote the excretion of uric acid. It is also necessary to maintain a healthy weight and adhere to reasonable exercise methods, such as jogging, walking, etc. But it is not advisable to engage in strenuous activities. When gout attacks, exercise should be stopped to avoid worsening symptoms. Pay attention to rest in daily life, stay up late less, maintain a good mentality, and avoid excessive tension and anxiety. How to determine if you have gout and need treatment? By examining the symptoms and diagnostic methods of gout, one can preliminarily determine whether they have gout. If diagnosed with gout, seek medical attention promptly and choose appropriate treatment methods.