Gout's right foot began to be a little swollen and painful, can you take colchicine

Patients with gout can generally take colchicine when they start to have a little swelling and pain in their right foot. However, medication treatment is required under the guidance of a doctor.

Gout is a metabolic rheumatic disease that is mainly caused by high levels of uric acid in the body. When the purine metabolism in the body is disturbed or uric acid is produced too much and excreted too little, it will lead to an increase in blood uric acid, which will cause a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Under normal circumstances, if the patient's condition is mild and not accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, there is no need for medication for treatment, and it can be improved by adjusting the diet, avoiding high-purine foods in daily life, such as animal offal, seafood, etc., so as not to aggravate the condition.However, if the patient's condition is more serious, and there are symptoms such as joint redness, swelling, and pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken under the guidance of a doctor for treatment, such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc., which can play a role in relieving pain. At the same time, you can also take colchicine for treatment according to the doctor's instructions, because the drug has antipyretic and analgesic effects, and also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect, which has a certain relieving effect on the uncomfortable symptoms caused by gout.

It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, and symptomatic treatment is carried out after the cause is identified. Usually pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep, and avoid overwork and staying up late.