Gout - part 2 | Diagnosis & Treatment | In Hindi | Mera Physio

✅How is GOUT diagnosed? ⭕Doctors usually diagnose gout based on your symptoms and the appearance of the affected joint. Tests to help diagnose gout may include: ⭕Joint fluid test- Your doctor may use a needle to draw fluid from your affected joint. Urate crystals may be visible when the fluid is examined under a microscope. ⭕Blood test- Your doctor may recommend a blood test to measure the levels of uric acid in your blood. Blood test results can be misleading, though. Some people have high uric acid levels, but never experience gout. And some people have signs and symptoms of gout, but don't have unusual levels of uric acid in their blood. ⭕X-ray imaging- Joint X-rays can be helpful to rule out other causes of joint inflammation. Ultrasound- This test uses sound waves to detect urate crystals in joints or in tophi. Dual-energy computerized tomography (DECT)- This test combines X-ray images taken from many different angles to visualize urate crystals in joints. ✅What are the treatment options for GOUT? ⭕Medications to treat gout attacks- Drugs used to treat gout flares and prevent future attacks include: NSAIDs – to reduce inflammation. Colchicine- To reduces gout pain. Corticosteroids - to control gout inflammation and pain. Corticosteroids may be in pill form, or they can be injected into your joint. Medications to prevent gout complications- ⭕Medications that block uric acid production-  Drugs such as allopurinol (Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim) and febuxostat (Uloric) help limit the amount of uric acid your body makes. Side effects of allopurinol include fever, rash, hepatitis and kidney problems. Febuxostat side effects include rash, nausea and reduced liver function. Febuxostat also may increase the risk of heart-related death. ⭕Medications that improve uric acid removal-  Drugs such as probenecid (Probalan) help improve your kidneys' ability to remove uric acid from your body. Side effects include a rash, stomach pain and kidney stones. ⭕Lifestyle and home remedies- Medications are often the most effective way to treat gout attacks and prevent recurrent symptom flares. However, lifestyle choices also are important, and you may want to: Choose healthier beverages- Limit alcoholic beverages and drinks sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose). Instead, drink plenty of nonalcoholic beverages, especially water. Avoid foods high in purines- Red meat and organ meats, such as liver, are especially high in purines. Purine-rich seafood includes anchovies, sardines, mussels, scallops, trout and tuna. Low-fat dairy products may be a better source of protein for people prone to gout. ⭕Exercise regularly and lose weight-  Keeping your body at a healthy weight reduces your risk of gout. Choose low-impact activities such as walking, bicycling and swimming — which are easier on your joints. ✅Physiotherapy Treatment of GOUT? ⭕The physical therapist should be aware that any patient with a history of gout, hyperuricemia, and/or a septic joint presentation should be referred for medical evaluation prior to treatment. ⭕During acute exacerbations the physical therapist should focus on reinforcement of management program and splinting, orthotics, or other assistive devices to protect the affected joint. ⭕During intercritical phases physical therapists may offer assistance with maintenance of ROM, strength, and function.  The physical therapist can also assist the patient in the creation of a suitable exercise routine and keeping their weight under control.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mera Physio - Physiotherapy & Pain Clinic is a chain of physiotherapy clinics across India. If your condition is not treatable at home then visit any of our Physiotherapy clinics. We have more than 100 clinics across India. All our partner locations can be viewed at - https://www.meraphysio.com/ You can also do a video call session with our Physiotherapists. Appointments are available within 48 hours. Call us at (+91) 7470606369 Book online appointment at http://www.meraphysio.com/book-appoin... 👉 Mera Physio main branch: Mera Physio - Physiotherapy & Pain Clinic A-131, Narayan Plaza, Bilaspur (C.G.) - 495004 India Ph: (+91) 7470606369 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #arthritis #uricacid #GoutTreatment