Overview
Discover everything you need to know about gout in this comprehensive 14-minute video from Connected Rheumatology. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this painful joint condition. Explore gout flare triggers, chronic gout management, and strategies for lowering uric acid levels to prevent flares. Gain insights into the potential risks associated with allopurinol treatment and understand how gout affects overall health. Equip yourself with conversation starters for discussing gout with your doctor, ensuring you're well-prepared to manage this condition effectively. Updated for 2024, this informative video provides valuable knowledge for anyone seeking to understand and combat gout-induced joint pain.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Gout?
Gout Symptoms
How to diagnose Gout
How to treat Gout
Flare triggers
Chronic Gout
Lowering uric acid and preventing flares
Allopurinol’s severe allergic reaction risk
Gout and your general health
Convo Starters Qs for you and your doc
Mikuls, T. Gout. NEJM. Nov 17, 2022. 387;77-1887
Taught by
Connected Rheumatology