What symptom is gout?

summary

Gout is a crystal related arthritis caused by monosodium urate (MSU) deposition, which is directly related to hyperuricemia caused by purine metabolism disorder and / or reduced uric acid excretion, especially acute characteristic arthritis and chronic gout stone disease. It is more common in obese middle-aged and elderly men and postmenopausal women. With the development of economy and the change of life style, the prevalence rate is increasing gradually. What symptom is gout? Let's talk about it.

What symptom is gout?

Acute attack stage: acute single joint or multi joint pain often occurs at night, presenting severe pain, with signs similar to acute infection, swelling, local fever, redness and obvious tenderness. During this period, you should rest in bed, raise the affected limb, and give certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.

Gout intermission: this stage is mainly manifested in the continuous increase of uric acid. The so-called intermission is the symptoms of gout from time to time, usually from several months to a year.

Chronic gout stage: at this stage, the urate crystals in the joints are too much, and inflammation occurs. At this time, a large number of gout stones are produced. At this time, gout attacks frequently, and the body parts begin to appear gout stones.

matters needing attention

1. Early to regular gout specialist treatment, Shanghai is the best treatment. 2. Develop a good living habits, diet to eat less animal viscera, fish and other high purine content of food. 3. Drinking more water every day can not only prevent gout, but also assist in the treatment of gout.