Gout Pain Treatment

Gout is unbelievably painful and can totally incapacitate you.

Gout pain treatment is the first priority in gout management,

The incredible pain is the most debilitating result of the gout attack.

Usually pain during an attack of gout starts suddenly during the night.

The pain can be so intense that even the weight of a sheet can be too much to bear.

The pain will usually be accompanied by stiffness of the joint

Gout presents with pain and inflammation of the

joint under attack.

It is essential bring down the pain to give some comfort to the patient.

There are many types of natural, herbal and other remedies to bring gout under control.

They can be also used to reduce the recurrence of gout attacks.

Many people go for medication to get immediate relief from

pain after an attack.

There are many medications for gout pain treatment that can be taken during an attack.

They help bring down the pain and the associated inflammation in the joint.

Colchicine is one of the most regularly prescribed

gout pain treaments.

However side effects can include nausea and vomiting.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are often prescribed for gout pain treatment.

These are found to be exceptionally good in treating the pain and inflammation caused by gout.

But NSAIDS are well known to have some potentially serious side effects, including stomach bleeding.

Yet another method of gout pain treatment is through corticosteroids in the form of injections.

This is an invasive form of treatment and is not a viable long term method of gout

management.

Codeine and other analgesics are often prescribed for pain relief.

These do nothing other than block the pain, and do not bring down the swelling.

Diet plays an important role in long term gout pain treatment.

You must be aware of the foods you must avoid as a gout sufferer.

The purines in your food are the main source for high uric acid levels.

All foods rich in purines must be completely avoided or significantly reduced.

Drinking abundant water helps you bring down the uric acid levels

Drink at least ten to twelve glasses of water daily.

There are many herbal and natural home remedies that give equally good relief from pain.

Cherry juice, strawberries, alfalfa, celery seeds, fruits like bananas, apples, lemon ...

... and vegetables rich in Vitamin C can all be used for gout pain treatment.