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Question: My father aged about 73 years is suffering from gout. He used to get attacks occasionally but this time it is more severe in knee. He used to take dolonex dt tablets twice daily when ever he gets attack. This time for the last two days he has taken doonex dt thrice daily but the pain is not subsiding. Pl suggest some other medicines. He is not able to walk at present.
Brief Answer:
Oral Colchicine would be helpful in gout now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query about gout, my opinion is as follows:
1. Oral cochicine can be taken, especially if the attack is less than 36 hours.
2. Corticosteroids - oral prednisone or intravenous methylprednisone are useful too.
You need to take prescription from your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Oral Colchicine would be helpful in gout now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query about gout, my opinion is as follows:
1. Oral cochicine can be taken, especially if the attack is less than 36 hours.
2. Corticosteroids - oral prednisone or intravenous methylprednisone are useful too.
You need to take prescription from your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
Please prescribe some specific medicine for immediate pain relief for knee and ankle pain to be able to go to doctor.
Please prescribe some specific medicine for immediate pain relief for knee and ankle pain to be able to go to doctor.
Brief Answer:
You can try celecoxib
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If you are not able to go to a doctor immediately, you can try taking celecoxib, twice daily. Also reduce movement, rest and topical painkiller sprays would be helpful. It should help in reducing the pain.
Oral colchicine would be much better.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
You can try celecoxib
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If you are not able to go to a doctor immediately, you can try taking celecoxib, twice daily. Also reduce movement, rest and topical painkiller sprays would be helpful. It should help in reducing the pain.
Oral colchicine would be much better.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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