TY - JOUR
T1 - Primary Care Strategies for Treating Gout: A Literature Review
AU - Ravi Kumar
AU - Neha Sharma
AU - Pankaj Verma
JF - EAMD 3
Y1 - 0
VL - 0
IS - 0
SP - 13
N2 - Gout disease is recognized as one of the most prevalent forms of arthritis worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of around 2.5%. Its pathophysiology is primarily linked to elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, which may result from either increased production or reduced renal excretion. Clinically, it often presents as a swollen, erythematous, and painful joint. The definitive method for diagnosis remains synovial aspiration from the affected joint. While acute attacks typically require management in the emergency department, long-term care is generally provided in primary care settings.This literature review aims to explore gout disease in terms of its clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies, particularly focusing on the role of primary care. A comprehensive search was conducted on the PubMed database using the MeSH term “gout disease” to identify pertinent studies. Gout disease continues to be among the most widespread rheumatologic conditions globally, and unhealthy lifestyle choices, including alcohol intake and high consumption of red and white meats, may exacerbate its incidence. Diagnosis may involve blood tests, radiographic imaging, and joint aspiration. Maintenance therapy, often administered in primary care, includes the use of Allopurinol or other urate-lowering agents.
UR - https://pubsys.eshragh.co/j893560316
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