Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis. Use of ergonomically designed tools can help improve independence and reduce the risk for exacerbation of arthritic pain. Individuals with poorly controlled gouty arthritis, especially involving the weight bearing joints, must plan most of their life on one level in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle measures in individuals with Gout as follows: Observe compliance with use of cold and hot compresses, as needed. Cold compress reduces the blood supply to the joint, which helps with reducing the warmth and swelling in an acutely inflamed joint. Observe compliance with use of cold compress when the joint is acutely inflamed. Hot compress increases the blood supply to the joint, which results in warmth and can contribute to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle measures in individuals with Gout as follows: Observe compliance with increasing consumption of gluten-free foods, fresh white & lean meat, and green tea. Consumption of food products rich in omega-3 fatty acids must be increased. These above-mentioned food items are rich in ingredients controlling inflammation in joints and so, are encouraged. Also, observing compliance with low purine foods can reduce formation of uric acid in the body and help relief [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle measures in individuals with Gout as follows: Individuals with gouty arthritis involving the weightbearing joints of lower extremities can consider swimming and aqua sports for workout. This can help avoid any additional stress on the worn out weightbearing joints and prevent their further deterioration. Observe compliance with intake of medications for control of pain and inflammation, as prescribed. Individuals could be prescribed a wide range of pain medications, depending on [...]

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. [...]