Gout Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Gout Risk Factors
- HYPERURICEAMIA = GOUT
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- high red meat consumption leads to high urate
- obesity
- swelling of the big toe
2
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Gout Counselling
- HYPERURICEAMIA = GOUT
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reduce triggers like alcohol or red meat
- stop sugary drinks/food
- reduce smoking
- cant give aspirin in gout because the metabolites will be excreted in favour of uric acid, causing uric acid build up
- stay hydrate to reduce urate concentration in serum
3
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Gout Medication
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