Gouty Arthritis - Treatment

With gout as a result of a violation of the exchange of uric acid salts in the body, these substances accumulate in the joints, causing their inflammation and destruction. With a special intensity, the pathological process, called in this case gouty arthritis, affects the joints of the feet (in particular, metatarsophalangeal joints of the thumb). The main manifestations in this case are: sharp soreness, joint enlargement, reddening of the skin above them.

Treatment of arthritic foot arthritis

With the first acute onset of gouty arthritis, treatment is recommended in a hospital setting. The main task in this case - as soon as possible to stop the attack with a minimum of side effects. Currently, the basis of drug treatment for gouty arthritis is the drug Colchicine. This drug in the form of oral tablets on a plant basis, which eliminates inflammation and pain by reducing the production of uric acid, suppressing cell division in the area of ​​inflammation, preventing the migration of leukocytes to the pathological focus.

In addition, of medicines for the treatment of gouty arthritis during an exacerbation is often recommended the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, namely:

If it is not possible to apply the standard treatment regimen or if there is no positive effect after the application of colchicine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the use of glucocorticoids is rational - locally (intra-articularly) or systemically (orally, intravenously). These drugs include: prednisolone, triamcinolone acetonide, triamcinolone hexacetonide. Also, as local therapy, compresses with Dimexide may be prescribed, which provide an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Therapy of chronic gouty arthritis is aimed at reducing the level of uric acid salts in the body by suppressing the synthesis of uric acid or speeding up its excretion. For this, the following drugs can be prescribed:

During the period of remission, it is effective to perform physiotherapeutic procedures:

The above procedures help to improve metabolic processes in the joints, slow down the decomposition of cartilaginous tissue, improve blood and lymph flow. In addition, gymnastic exercises and massage are prescribed.

Important in the treatment of gouty arthritis is compliance with the diet, which provides for a significant restriction of food containing purines, as well as the refusal of alcoholic beverages. It is also recommended to increase fluid intake.

Treatment of gouty arthritis at home

Having received the doctor's approval, it is possible to supplement the main treatment of pathology with folk methods. For example, one of the most effective is the use of black radish juice. This agent very effectively removes salt from the joints, but it is worth remembering that in many gastrointestinal pathologies it can be contraindicated. Drink juice should only be freshly prepared, following the following scheme:

  1. On the first day of treatment - 1 tea. a spoonful of juice a day an hour after a meal.
  2. In the second and subsequent days - increase the dosage by 1 tea. spoon, gradually bringing it to half a glass a day for one reception.

For one course, take three liters of black radish juice.