[Concern] Genu valgum and gout pain have overlapped.

My family has been suffering from bunions, which are protrusions next to both big toes, for a long time.

So, you wore shoes with a wide toe box,

One day, the protruding part due to hallux valgus swelled up and turned red.

Now I realize that these symptoms are gout, but at the time I didn't even think it was gout and thought it was caused by bunion deformity.

 

 

But at the hospital, they didn't think it might be gout when they saw the swollen, red bump.

The protruding part was swollen and very painful, but at the hospital, I only thought it was bunion.

They directly injected into the swollen area to relieve the pain. They also prescribed anti-inflammatory and pain relief medication.

Since it still didn't get better, I kept changing the types of injections.

 

I was suffering because I wasn't getting better.

Someone around you who has experienced gout

They told me to get tested just in case it's gout.

They said they found out it was gout after requesting a test from the doctor.

 

This is why they say you should always inform about illnesses.

Because I figured out it was gout through the experiences of several people.

You took gout medication, rested, and recovered.

Currently, they occasionally experience swelling and pain in the protruding area next to the big toe.

 

I heard that gout occurs more often if you eat a lot of foods that cause gout, but my family didn't really eat that many foods that could cause gout.

Sometimes gout recurs, making it difficult to walk properly and causing hardship.

It seems that management is necessary to prevent the recurrence of gout.

If anyone has experienced gout, I would appreciate it if you could share your dietary management methods or any other precautions to be aware of.