In recent years, gout has become a common disease in many middle-aged and elderly people. Due to changes in diet and deterioration of physical functions, hyperuricemia has become the main cause of gout**. The joints are one of the most common areas for gout to invade, because tissues such as synovium and cartilage in the joints tend to accumulate uric acid crystals, causing inflammation and pain.
The onset of gout joint symptoms is often very sudden and very intense, often making it unbearable for the patient. During the attack, patients often feel redness, swelling, fever, and unbearable pain in the joints, which can even affect daily life and work. As the condition worsens, the frequency of attacks and the degree of pain will gradually increase, causing great pain to the patient.
So, how can you relieve gout joint symptoms?First of all, patients need to control their diet and avoid foods high in purines, such as animal offal, seafood, etc. Secondly, drinking plenty of water can help flush out uric acid from the body and reduce symptoms. In addition, proper exercise can also help relieve symptoms, but be careful not to overdo it so as not to aggravate the condition.
In addition to diet and exercise, medications** are also important means of relieving gout joint symptoms. Commonly used medications include colchicine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, etc. Among them, colchicine can inhibit the production of uric acid crystals and inflammatory responses, thereby relieving symptoms such as pain and redness;Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain and reduce inflammationCorticosteroids can quickly reduce inflammation and relieve pain. However, it should be noted that these drugs have certain *** and should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to medicines, gout also has unique advantages. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that gout is mainly caused by spleen and kidney deficiency and dampness and endogenousness. Therefore, gout should be based on the main principles of tonifying the spleen and kidney, and promoting dampness and detoxification. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis, Rehmannia Rehmannia and Poria cocos, etc., which can play a role in strengthening the spleen and kidneys, and promoting dampness and detoxification. In addition, acupuncture, massage and other traditional Chinese medicine methods can also relieve gout joint symptoms.
In short, although the symptoms of gout joints are painful and unbearable, as long as the correct methods and lifestyles are adopted, the symptoms can be effectively alleviated and the condition can be alleviated. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and mood to avoid aggravating the condition due to mood swings. I believe that under the guidance of doctors, combined with the actual situation of individuals, and the formulation of scientific solutions, gout joint symptoms can be effectively controlled.