How is tophi formed? How is it treated?

The formation of tophi is mainly caused by long-term hyperuricemia, and the treatment mainly includes general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment.

1. Reasons

1. Long-term hyperuricemia: If the patient has purine metabolism disorder or decreased uric acid excretion, it will lead to a continuous increase in the level of uric acid in the blood. When the saturation is exceeded, crystals are precipitated and deposited in joints and other places, resulting in the formation of tophi.

2. Other factors: In addition, it may also be related to obesity, diabetes and other factors, which can affect the excretion and absorption of uric acid, and then induce the disease.

2. Treatment

1. General treatment: In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet, mainly low-purine foods, and avoid eating high-purine foods such as seafood and animal offal, so as not to aggravate the condition. At the same time, we should also pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and quit smoking and drinking, which is conducive to the recovery of symptoms.

2. Medication: If the pain is severe, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief under the guidance of a doctor, such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc. In addition, you can also follow the doctor's instructions to take drugs that promote uric acid excretion for improvement, such as benzbromarone tablets, probenecid tablets, etc.

3. Surgical treatment: If the size of tophi is relatively large and cannot be improved by medication, you can go to the hospital in time and take surgical removal for treatment under the operation of the doctor.

In addition, it can also be used to assist in relieving uncomfortable symptoms through traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy. If you experience significant discomfort, it is recommended to see a doctor for examination and treatment as soon as possible.