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How to Get Immediate Gout Pain Relief

Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis–and arguably, the most painful. Gout flare-ups are typically accompanied by severe pain. The affected joint (often the big toe) is also often red, swollen, hot, and excruciatingly tender to touch.

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Understanding Gout: A Podiatric Perspective on Management and Treatment

By: Nicholas Romansky, DPM

Gout, often characterized by sudden and excruciatingly painful joint inflammation, is a complex condition that requires careful management to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence. While it typically manifests in the big toe joint initially, gout can affect various joints throughout the body, causing considerable discomfort and impairment. Given its frequent presentation in the foot and ankle region, podiatrists play a pivotal role in the comprehensive management of gout.

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Managing Gout in the Context of Managing Comorbidities

By: Tuhina Neogi MD, PhD

Gout is a complex condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, especially when accompanied by other health issues, known as comorbidities. By taking a holistic approach to gout management and understanding the intricate connection that comorbidities such as heart conditions, renal disease, and diabetes have relative to gout, healthcare professionals can develop individualized treatment plans to improve overall patient health and wellbeing.

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Gout: More Than Just a Foot Problem 

By: Nicholas Romansky, DPM

Education is one of the most important components to managing gout. This includes educating both those with the disease and the medical professionals in charge of their care. On the medical professional side, it’s vital the entire care team is on the same page about the disease, its treatment and the importance of collaborating with other physicians and specialists.

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