Symptoms of gout

Complaints and symptoms Symptoms of acute attacks of goutThe first attack of gout usually manifests itself at night as a sudden (highly acute), very painful attack of the joints (arthritis). In the majority of cases, only one joint is affected at first (monarthritis), in 50% of cases it is the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big … Symptoms of gout

Diagnosis | Symptoms of gout

Diagnosis Gout is usually diagnosed on the basis of the physical appearance (clinical appearance) that is characteristic of the disease. Thus, according to the German Rheumatological Society, the diagnosis is considered probable if: as confirmed, if: If a disturbance of the uric acid metabolism and symptoms of acute gout are suspected, laboratory medical examinations are … Diagnosis | Symptoms of gout

Therapy | Gout attack

Therapy The main aim of the therapy of a gout attack is both the rapid relief of the pain symptoms and the inhibition of the spread of inflammatory processes in the area of the affected joints. The treatment of an acute attack of gout is generally carried out by the administration of various drugs. In … Therapy | Gout attack

Gout attack

Introduction Gout is a disease that is due to a malfunction of the purine metabolism and runs in waves. Patients suffering from gout should consult a physician promptly and initiate appropriate treatment, as this disease can lead to the deposition of uric acid crystals (so-called urate) in various joints and tissues if insufficient therapy is … Gout attack

Symptoms | Gout attack

Symptoms The symptoms of an acute attack of gout can vary from patient to patient both in intensity and duration. However, pain in the affected joints and in the surrounding tissue are among the typical symptoms of an acute attack of gout. In addition, all classic signs of inflammation can be detected in the joints. … Symptoms | Gout attack

Therapy for gout

A distinction must be made here between the therapy of acute attacks of gout and the therapy of increased uric acid (hyperuricemia). The aim of the treatment of the acute attack of gout is to relieve pain and contain the inflammatory reaction. In the past, colchicine, the poison of the autumn timeless people, was mostly … Therapy for gout

Hyperuricemia

Definition Hyperuricemia refers to an increased uric acid concentration in the serum. From concentration values of more than 6.5 mg/dl one speaks of an increased uric acid level. The limit value depends on the solubility of the sodium salt of the uric acid. At concentrations above this level, the uric acid is no longer uniformly … Hyperuricemia

Causes | Hyperuricemia

Causes Among the causes of secondary hyperuricemia are certain diuretics. The effect of diuretically active substances is based on a promotion of water excretion via the kidneys. They are used, among other things, in the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, edema and a connective tissue transformation of the liver (liver cirrhosis). A significantly … Causes | Hyperuricemia