Treatments for Gout

Gout cannot be cured. But, the symptoms of gout can be controlled through treatment. The goals of gout treatment are:

Managing symptoms
Preventing complications
Trying to decrease the risk of recurrence

Treatment may involve the following:

Lifestyle changes Medications Alternative and complementary therapies Other treatments

References

American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home.html .

American College of Rheumatology website. Available at: http://www.rheumatology.org/ .

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niams.nih.gov/ .

The Merck Manual of Medical Information. 17th ed. Simon and Schuster, Inc; 2000.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Review Date: 09/2011
Update Date: 09/01/2011

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.