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How Can Gout Be Treated?

I have had gout before after a foot surgery and I want to know if this is gout again. In the mornings my ankles are skinny, but after about 3 or 4 hours my outer ankles swell. I am 68 years old and over weight. My big toes are sometimes tender to the touch but no other pain. I am a musician in church and my lifestyle has changed because I wear long skirts and pants now no longer wear heels because of the swelling. Is there something non-prescription I could try?
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
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Just check weather is it gout or arthritis due to age and over weight.
Please get it done Serum uric acid levels high (>7mg/dl+symptoms,) start tab. Zyloric 100mg bd. Along with that take one pain killer.
If symptoms not improved consult your physician.

Avoid high protein diet and alcohol.
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How Can Gout Be Treated?

Just check weather is it gout or arthritis due to age and over weight. Please get it done Serum uric acid levels high ( 7mg/dl+symptoms,) start tab. Zyloric 100mg bd. Along with that take one pain killer. If symptoms not improved consult your physician. Avoid high protein diet and alcohol.