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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › goutGout - NHS

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   The main symptoms of gout are: sudden severe pain in a joint – usually your big toe, but it can be in other joints in your feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows or knees. hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint – redness may be harder to see on black or brown skin.

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2. www.nhs.uk › medicines › allopurinolAllopurinol: a medicine to treat gout - NHS

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   Find out how allopurinol treats gout and how to take it. About allopurinol. Who can and cannot take it. How and when to take it. Side effects. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility. Taking allopurinol with other medicines and herbal supplements. Common questions.

3. www.nhsinform.scot › goutGout - NHS inform

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Symptoms of gout. Any joint can be affected by gout, but it usually affects joints towards the ends of the limbs, like. toes, especially the big toe. ankles. knees. fingers. Signs and symptoms of gout include: severe pain in 1 or more joints. the joint feeling hot and very tender.

4. www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk › media › 1804Gout Management Summary Guidelines - Lancashire and South ...

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   Side Effects: Use is limited by side effects and toxicity at higher doses. Can cause profuse diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. References. [1] Collaboration of Keele University, Primary Care Rheumatology Society and the British Society for Rheumatology, "INSPIRE Gout Guidelines," August 2012.

5. www.royaldevon.nhs.uk › gout-and-pseudogoutNHS Royal Devon | Gout and pseudogout

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   Gout is caused by deposits of urate crystals and most commonly affects the big toe. Pseudogout is caused by deposits of calcium crystals and often affects larger joints, such as the knees and wrists. It is more common in elderly patients and in joints which are already damaged by osteoarthritis or “wear and repair”.

6. www.bucksformulary.nhs.uk › docs › Guideline_777FM777FM.4 MANAGEMENT OF GOUT - bucksformulary.nhs.uk

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   Acute gout presents with an abrupt onset of pain, swelling and erythema, most commonly (up to 78% of first attacks) affecting the great toe (podagra). Other joints that are frequently affected include midfoot, ankle, knee, wrist, finger and elbow.

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   How does gout affect the big toe?

   • It is caused by having too much uric acid in your blood. This can lead to crystals of uric acid forming within or around the joints, causing swelling (inflammation). The symptoms include very bad pain, redness, swelling, discomfort and limited movement. Gout usually affects the big toe, but can also affect other areas.

   Diet and nutrition advice when you have gout

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   Can painkillers help gout?

   • Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. Painkillers can help the pain and healthier lifestyle choices can prevent future attacks. The main symptoms of gout are: hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint – redness may be harder to see on black or brown skin.

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   What are the symptoms of gout?

   • The symptoms include very bad pain, redness, swelling, discomfort and limited movement. Gout usually affects the big toe, but can also affect other areas. How do uric acid crystals develop?

   Diet and nutrition advice when you have gout

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   Does gout cause pain?

   • It causes sudden flares of severe pain and swelling. Gout can be very painful, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and prevent further flares. Any joint can be affected by gout, but it usually affects joints towards the ends of the limbs, like

   Gout - NHS inform

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   What happens if gout is not treated?

   • Untreated gout causes chronic disability and reduced quality of life. Despite effective treatments, gout is still often misdiagnosed and its management remains suboptimal. Acute gout presents with an abrupt onset of pain, swelling and erythema, most commonly (up to 78% of first attacks) affecting the great toe (podagra).

   Management of Gout

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   What happens if allopurinol rash recurs?

   • When the rash is gone if the rash was mild allopurinol can be gradually reintroduced, if the rash recurs immediately discontinue the allopurinol. Interactions: Allopurinol potentiates the anticoagulant effect of warfarin (increase monitoring during dose titration).

   Gout Management Summary Guidelines - Lancashire and South Cumbria

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8. yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk › libraryDiet and nutrition advice when you have gout

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   It is caused by having too much uric acid in your blood. This can lead to crystals of uric acid forming within or around the joints, causing swelling (inflammation). The symptoms include very bad pain, redness, swelling, discomfort and limited movement. Gout usually affects the big toe, but can also affect other areas.