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[Therapy of gout].

H J König

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |August 23, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Gout therapy involves managing acute attacks, lowering uric acid levels in tophaceous gout, and maintenance treatment to prevent recurrence. Surgical removal of tophi can also be beneficial.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Context:

    • Gout incidence is rising.
    • Gout is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis.

    Purpose:

    • To outline therapeutic strategies for gout management.

    Summary:

    • Acute gout attacks are treated with colchicine and indomethacin.
    • Tophaceous gout management includes reducing uric acid via uricosurics, urine alkalization, increased diuresis, and inhibiting uric acid synthesis.
    • Maintenance therapy with allopurinol or uricosurics prevents recurrent arthritis and tophi formation.
    • Surgical intervention for large tophi is also considered.

    Impact:

    • Improved practitioner knowledge of gout treatment options.
    • Potential reduction in gout-related complications like arteriosclerosis.