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Suggest Remedies For Pain And Swelling In Ankle

I have been suffering from mild gout attack. i started taking colchicence for pain then allupurinol. the pain sibsided but my right foot swelled all over up to the ankle. I cant seem to reduce the swelling. I am also taking amlodipine and atenolol for hypertension for a while and only lately that the swelling is so much. The pain is not as painful as with the actual gout attack.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,

Yes gout can be treated with medication and diet restriction.
For gout you may need medicine like zyloric, allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.
Febuxostat is best drug for maintenance therapy of gout.

Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry.
The most abundant source of purines are the full range of meats: beef, pork, poultry, fish and other seafood. Organ meats are especially high in purines and should be avoided completely on a gout diet. When reducing meat, get protein from other sources including low-fat dairy, eggs and plant-based sources such as beans, legumes, soybeans and whole grains.

Alcohol reduces the ability of your body to excrete uric acid via the kidneys and urine. 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 and sugars take the place of healthy carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, in your diet. High sugar intake can contribute to obesity, a risk factor for gout. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of your body.

Amlodipine leads to ankle swelling so change your anti hypertensive.
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.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care
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Suggest Remedies For Pain And Swelling In Ankle

Hello I have studied your case, Yes gout can be treated with medication and diet restriction. For gout you may need medicine like zyloric, allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor. Febuxostat is best drug for maintenance therapy of gout. Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. The most abundant source of purines are the full range of meats: beef, pork, poultry, fish and other seafood. Organ meats are especially high in purines and should be avoided completely on a gout diet. When reducing meat, get protein from other sources including low-fat dairy, eggs and plant-based sources such as beans, legumes, soybeans and whole grains. Alcohol reduces the ability of your body to excrete uric acid via the kidneys and urine. 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 and sugars take the place of healthy carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, in your diet. High sugar intake can contribute to obesity, a risk factor for gout. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of your body. Amlodipine leads to ankle swelling so change your anti hypertensive. 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. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care