At night, the joint pain is obvious, it is not gout

At night, the joint pain is obvious, which may be caused by gout, but it can also be caused by other reasons, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner and carry out targeted treatment after the cause is identified.

1. Gout: Gout is a metabolic disease, mainly caused by high levels of uric acid in the body. If the patient consumes high-purine foods for a long time, it may lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body, which can induce gout.Patients usually have symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat and pain in the joints, which are more pronounced at night. Patients can be treated with medications such as febuxostat tablets, benzbromarone tablets, etc., under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis refers to the degeneration or destruction of articular cartilage caused by inflammation, infection, trauma or other factors, and gradually develops into joint margins and subchondral bone hyperplasia. It is mainly manifested by symptoms such as joint stiffness, pain, and limited mobility. At night, the pain is more pronounced as the muscles relax and the ligaments around the joints relax. Patients can be treated with medications such as celecoxib capsules and etoricoxib tablets as prescribed.

3. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is an allergic disease, mainly caused by streptococcal infection.Patients usually present with fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite, which worsen at night. Patients can be treated with drugs such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets and diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets as prescribed by the doctor.

In addition to this, it may also be associated with rheumatoid arthritis. If symptoms of discomfort occur, patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly.