Tag: Gout

Is Febuxostat Safe for Patients with Gout?

Mar , 01 , 2021 Healthsoul Rheumatology Gout, Therapy 0 comments

There are certain medications used to treat patients with gout. Two of these urate-lowering therapies are febuxostat and allopurinol. However, questions have been raised about febuxostat, specifically its cardiovascular safety when used long-term. The European Medicines Agency considered these concerns…

30 Oct

Foods to Avoid With Gout

Oct , 30 , 2019 Rebecca Jacobs Diet and Nutrition Gout 0 comments

Gout is a type of arthritis that is incredibly painful and is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. The buildup of uric acid can cause crystals to form and then accumulate in the joints leading to…

11 Jun

Gout: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Jun , 11 , 2018 Healthsoul Rheumatology Gout 0 comments

Gout, also known as gouty arthritis, is a form of inflammatory arthritis affecting people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. This uric acid can form needle-like crystals in a joint, causing acute tenderness, pain, redness, warmth,…

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