Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbation of gouty arthritis as follows: Supplements: OTC supplements for Vitamin C and glucosamine can help with repair of the damaged joint tissues, thus contributing to improved pain control. If you are not on any of these supplements, you can check with your physician for a recommendation on the same. Lose weight: Individuals, especially when overweight, can try losing a few pounds. This can help reduce stress [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage symptoms and prevent exacerbation of gouty arthritis as follows: Control of pain and inflammation: Observe compliance with intake of pain medications, as prescribed. Individuals could be prescribed a wide range of pain medications, depending on the intensity of pain and severity of symptoms. In the initial stages of arthritis, individuals could be prescribed over-the-counter pain killers, such as, Tylenol. As the condition progresses and worsens, individuals could be prescribed stronger [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of unresolved gout as follows: Nerve damage: Tophi deposition and inflamed joints can exert pressure on the nerves running close to the joint involved, leading to neuropathy. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as, nerve pain, altered sensation, tingling& numbness along the area of distribution of the involved nerve, sharp radiating burning pain along the distribution of the nerve, and weakness of muscles supplied by the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of unresolved gout as follows: Nerve damage: Tophi deposition and inflamed joints can exert pressure on the nerves running close to the joint involved, leading to neuropathy. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of neuropathy, such as, nerve pain, altered sensation, tingling& numbness along the area of distribution of the involved nerve, sharp radiating burning pain along the distribution of the nerve, and weakness of muscles supplied by the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of unresolved gout as follows: Renal damage: Progressive growth of tophi deposited in the kidneys can lead to obstruction to urine flow. Individuals can present with episodes of pain in the loin and back on the side of involved kidney, pain during voiding, and frank blood in urine staining the urine pinkish red. Obstruction to urine flow can lead to reduced urine output, excessive retention of fluid and wastes in [...]