Gout is particularly painful, can you use colchicine

OK. Colchicine is the first-line treatment for acute gout attacks.

Gout is a chronic arthropathy caused by purine metabolism disorders or uric acid excretion disorders, which are clinically characterized by recurrent arthritis and interstitial diseasenephritisand hyperuricemia. The pathogenesis is mainly due to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the body, which causes inflammation and tissue damage.

Colchicine is an antirheumatic drug that is mainly used to relieve symptoms in the acute phase and to prevent recurrence.It reduces symptoms such as pain and swelling by inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis and phagocytosis. At the same time, the drug can also reduce the accumulation of uric acid in the body, thereby reducing the risk of developing gout in the future.

It is very important for patients with acute gout to take colchicine in a timely manner. It quickly relieves pain and controls the progression of the condition. Normally, it is recommended to start the drug immediately when there are early manifestations such as redness, swelling, heat and pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, and it generally takes 3-5 consecutive days to achieve the best effect.

However, colchicine may cause some adverse effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. During use, the patient's response should be closely observed, and the dose and course of treatment should be adjusted according to the doctor's guidance.

If you have gout and are in the acute attack stage, you should seek medical attention in time and use colchicine reasonably under the guidance of a professional physician for treatment. This is not only effective in relieving pain, but also helps to improve disease prognosis.