What causes joint pain and fatigue gout?

Gout is a metabolic disease caused by high blood uric acid levels that cause uric acid crystals to be deposited in the joints. Joint pain and fatigue may be symptoms of a gout attack, but it can also be caused by other causes.

1. Gout attack

1. Etiology: The onset of gout is related to a high-purine diet, such as regular consumption of seafood, animal liver and other foods, which will lead to an increase in purine content in the body, thereby inducing gout;

2. Clinical manifestations: patients usually have symptoms of joint pain, and will be accompanied by redness and swelling, the pain is more intense at night, and fever will occur.As the disease progresses, it may lead to limited activities and affect normal life and work;

3. Treatment: If the acute stage of gout is not controlled in time, it is easy to form chronic tophi and even cause kidney lesions. Therefore, it is necessary to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as prescribed for treatment, such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets and other drugs to relieve uncomfortable symptoms. At the same time, it is also necessary to cooperate with drugs that inhibit the synthesis of uric acid, such as allopurinol tablets, febuxostat tablets, etc.

2. Other factors

In addition to gout, it may also be related to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and other causes, and it is recommended to go to the hospital to complete relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis.

1. Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an autoimmune disease, usually caused by genetic or infection and other factors, inflammation stimulates the surrounding tissues to produce painful feelings, and in severe cases, it can lead to joint deformity;

2. Osteoporosis: It is more common in middle-aged and elderly people, mainly manifested as increased bone fragility, fractures will occur after minor injuries, and symptoms such as joint pain and inconvenience will also occur.

It may also be caused by ankylosing spondylitis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, etc., and needs to be treated accordingly according to the specific situation. In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet and try to avoid eating foods high in purines, so as not to aggravate the condition.