Once an accurate diagnosis is established, therapies for flare treatment and urate-lowering medications can begin. Patients should also be encouraged to live a gout-friendly lifestyle by taking steps such as exercising regularly and monitoring their diets.
If the patient has other comorbid conditions associated with gouty arthritis, such as cardiovascular disease, renal disease or diabetes, the treatment plan may need to be altered.
Did you know?
- 7 out of 10 adults don’t know gout is a form of arthritis.
- 3 out of 4 don’t know the parts of the body gout affects.
- Only 1 in 5 thinks of gout as a serious condition.
- Very few recognize the link between gout and other comorbidities, including obesity, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
- 1 in 3 with gout incorrectly thinks that gout can be completely avoided simply by avoiding certain foods
CME Courses
The Gout Education Society believes that continuing education for medical professionals and their staff is crucial when it comes to keeping up with the latest in gout treatment, diagnosis and management.
ACR Guidelines
In October 2012, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) published its long anticipated “Guidelines for the Management of Gout.” In September 2015, ACR expanded on the existing guidelines and released new classification criteria about gout.
Gout Education Library
With gout on the rise, it is essential that all patients, especially those touched by gout, are knowledgeable about this serious disease. You can always learn more from your doctor during regular visits. Take a stand on gout!
