Thelansis

  Acute gout flare are distinguished by their quick start and rapid worsening of joint pain, which usually peaks 24 hours after the attack begins. Without treatment, an acute attack usually starts to get better after 5 to 12 days, though for some patients, recovery may take longer. The goal of therapy for acute gout attacks is to lessen discomfort and encourage a complete, prompt recovery. As a first line of treatment, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) advises using pharmaceuticals, supplemented by topical cold packs and rest as necessary. Generally, monotherapy is suitable when the patient has mild-to-moderate pain affecting at least two joints of any size. The first line of treatment for severe pain or attacks affecting numerous joints may be combined therapy. There are three first-line treatments available: Colchicine, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), or systemic glucocorticoids. Thelansis’s “Acute Gout Flare...