Gout cannot be cured. But, the symptoms of gout can be controlled through treatment. The goals of gout treatment are:
- Managing symptoms
- Preventing complications
- Trying to decrease the risk of recurrence
Treatment may involve the following:
American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at:
http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home.html.
American College of Rheumatology website. Available at:
http://www.rheumatology.org/.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at:
http://www.niams.nih.gov/.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information.
17th ed. Simon and Schuster, Inc; 2000.
Last reviewed September 2011 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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