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what is the treatment for chronic gout?

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The treatment for chronic gout involves a combination of urate-lowering therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Urate-lowering therapy

Anti-inflammatory therapy

Lifestyle modifications

  • Patient education: Patient education, appropriate lifestyle advice, and treatment of comorbidities are an important part of managing patients with gout

In conclusion, the treatment of chronic gout requires a comprehensive approach that includes urate-lowering therapy to control serum urate levels, anti-inflammatory therapy to manage acute attacks and prevent flares, and lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors and improve patient outcomes. The goal is to reduce and maintain serum urate levels, manage acute attacks, and educate patients on lifestyle changes to improve their quality of life.

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Gout

Medical management

Guidelines

Anti-inflammatory therapy

Pathway
BSR 2017