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What Causes Pain In Toes?
Question: My toe is on fire and it hurts really bad
Brief Answer:
Probable gout
Detailed Answer:
I think a course of prednisone would be of possible benefit but you need treatment supervised by your doctor.
This appears to be a flare of gout with a UA level of 11.6.
Risk factors include your recent diet. You need to try and stop drinking alcohol for a while. Use the internet to search for low urate diet.
You should get quick relief with something like prednisone and your doctor can discuss this or possibly another treatment for you if that is his opinion.
Dr. Galamaga
Probable gout
Detailed Answer:
I think a course of prednisone would be of possible benefit but you need treatment supervised by your doctor.
This appears to be a flare of gout with a UA level of 11.6.
Risk factors include your recent diet. You need to try and stop drinking alcohol for a while. Use the internet to search for low urate diet.
You should get quick relief with something like prednisone and your doctor can discuss this or possibly another treatment for you if that is his opinion.
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there is anything you would recommend that I should talk to my doctor about my medications or labs. I have an appointment on Friday. Is there something I should be doing in the meantime
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hydration may help.
Call your doctor! He may be able to assess the labs and give you a treatment prior to the visit.
Dr. Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hydration may help.
Call your doctor! He may be able to assess the labs and give you a treatment prior to the visit.
Dr. Galamaga
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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