Sharing experiences in treating acute gout! During an acute gout attack

Sharing experiences in acute gout treatment!

 

Hello everyone! 👋 Today, I want to share my recent experience with an acute gout attack. Gout is really an unwanted trouble that no one wishes for, and I am no exception. 😅 So, I will honestly talk about how I coped with the gout attack and how I recovered from it.

 

Initially, when the gout attack first started, I was really dizzy. Suddenly at night, my ankle swelled tremendously, became hot, and was extremely painful. It felt like my ankle was burning. When these symptoms appear, you should suspect gout immediately. Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, causing inflammation.

 

 

The first thing I did as soon as the gout attack started was to go to the hospital as quickly as possible for treatment. The doctor said that quick diagnosis and treatment are important. I received a prescription for medication. Usually, for acute gout attacks, drugs such as anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) or colchicine are used, and I was prescribed colchicine. This medication is effective in alleviating gout symptoms.

 

I learned an important lesson from experiencing a gout attack. First, excessive drinking and overeating of meat, especially red meat, can worsen gout. After the attack, I researched and found that foods that raise uric acid levels can trigger gout attacks. Therefore, I realized that I need to pay more attention to my diet after an attack.

 

Along with medication, I realized that rest is really important. When inflammation occurs in the ankle, it is best to avoid movement and keep it stable. Additionally, cold compresses helped alleviate the inflammation. Applying an ice pack to the ankle for 15-20 minutes at a time gradually improved the condition.

And after a gout attack, I decided to develop good habits for gout management. Paying attention to my diet, staying well-hydrated, and exercising regularly are essential for managing gout.

 

 

Ultimately, thanks to medication and lifestyle changes, the gout attack subsided, and the ankle returned to normal. Although gout attacks are really difficult at first, I learned that with proper treatment and management, full recovery is definitely possible.

 

If you are experiencing similar symptoms, don't worry too much. By getting an accurate diagnosis at the hospital, receiving medication, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, you can effectively manage gout.