Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle measures in individuals with Gout as follows: Exercise helps to reduce pain & tenderness, improve strength & stability in the gouty joint. Do not over do on the exercise recommended to a point that it leads to exacerbation of pain due to overuse of the joint involved. Check with your physician or therapist regarding recommendations and limitations for exercise to your inflamed joint. Observe compliance with exercise schedule, as recommended. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for and report by individuals  with Gout as follows: Tophi formation: Excess uric acid can get deposited as needle-shaped crystals, called tophi, in various joints, body parts like kidneys and heart valves, and soft tissues of the body, such as, under the skin. These crystals contribute to progressive inflammation and damage at the deposited sites, worsening the outcome further for individuals with gout. Progressive growth of tophi deposited [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for and report by individuals  with Gout as follows: Pain and tenderness - Chemicals released due to the inflammation in the gouty joint not only increase sensitivity to pain, but also contribute to release of further pain causing chemicals. Uncontrolled inflammation results in exacerbated pain and tenderness in the involved joints. Intake of recommended analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications should control pain and tenderness at your comfort level. Report [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on food items to be avoided or consumed in moderation by individuals  with Gout as follows: Purines (part of proteins we eat) in the diet are metabolized to uric acid in the body. As metabolism of purines yields uric acid, all food sources rich in purines can ultimately result in excessive uric acid production, which can contribute significantly towards activation and exacerbation of gout. All dietary sources rich in purines must be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on food items to be avoided or consumed in moderation by individuals  with Gout as follows: Purines (part of proteins we eat) in the diet are metabolized to uric acid in the body. As metabolism of purines yields uric acid, all food sources rich in purines can ultimately result in excessive uric acid production, which can contribute significantly towards activation and exacerbation of gout. All dietary sources rich in purines must be [...]