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Should Allopurinol Be Continued For Gout?

I have been taking allopurinol for several years because of gout. about two years ago I was taken off of it by an allergist specialist. I am now having severe problems, mostly with my left hand knuckles, with severe pain.Should I speak to my GP about possibily going back on a gout medication?
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Hello

I have studied your case,

Yes gout can be treated with medication and diet restriction.

I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level

For gout you may need medicine like allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.

Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry.

Alcohol
Alcohol reduces the ability of your body to excrete uric acid via the kidneys and urine. If your gout is severe or you are having an attack, avoid alcohol completely. Increase your daily intake of water. As the water is turned into urine, it carries uric acid out of your body. Institute of Medicine recommends that adult men drink 3 litres of water daily; women should drink 2 litres.
Processed Carbohydrates

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Should Allopurinol Be Continued For Gout?

Hello I have studied your case, Yes gout can be treated with medication and diet restriction. I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level For gout you may need medicine like allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor. Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. Alcohol Alcohol reduces the ability of your body to excrete uric acid via the kidneys and urine. If your gout is severe or you are having an attack, avoid alcohol completely. Increase your daily intake of water. As the water is turned into urine, it carries uric acid out of your body. Institute of Medicine recommends that adult men drink 3 litres of water daily; women should drink 2 litres. Processed Carbohydrates Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care