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Question: my ex-husband has the gout. hereditary. what's the prescription drug that used to be taken back in the day when his father battled it? can you please recommend an over-the-counter for today, immediately, or recommend a home health remedy? I'm trying to get him to go see a doctor, but he's really in pain now.
thanks for your help. XXXXXXX
thanks for your help. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen, ice
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
In the old times, Apple cider vinegar and Ginger root were used to treat GOUT.
He can take a Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days for relief. He would also need Tablet Allopurinol 100mg twice a day for a month for long term control of uric acid. Allopurinol is a prescription drug.
He can ice the affected region.
He must avoid meat and their gravies, avocado, alcohol and especially beer.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Ibuprofen, ice
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
In the old times, Apple cider vinegar and Ginger root were used to treat GOUT.
He can take a Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days for relief. He would also need Tablet Allopurinol 100mg twice a day for a month for long term control of uric acid. Allopurinol is a prescription drug.
He can ice the affected region.
He must avoid meat and their gravies, avocado, alcohol and especially beer.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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