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Gouty Arthritis / Gout

Inflammation of the joints caused by a buildup of tiny needle-shaped crystals of uric acid. Usually, gout attacks only one joint at a time. more

How did people like you experience Gouty Arthritis / Gout?

Below you can see what K knows about how 8508 real people experienced Gouty Arthritis / Gout, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Gouty Arthritis / Gout:

Watch for symptoms like Foot swelling and Joint pain.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • They have a history of IV drug use
  • Symptoms worsen or do not improve despite appropriate treatment

Potential Symptoms

Foot swelling
Joint pain

Testing for Gouty Arthritis / Gout

Get tested. Doctors often ordered Uric Acid (B).

Uric Acid (B)

This is a blood test which measures the amount of uric acid in your blood.

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How to treat Gouty Arthritis / Gout

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Gouty Arthritis / Gout.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like a combination of NSAIDs, colchicine and uric-acid reducing medications.

How long does it take to recover from Gouty Arthritis / Gout?

Recovery time for most cases of Gouty Arthritis / Gout is Most cases like yours are intermittent, with occasional attacks..