The following features are indicative of Drug-induced gout:
intense joint pain
joint discomfort
swollen joints
decreased joint mobility
fatigue
high fever
tenderness
redness
inflammation
It is possible that Drug-induced gout shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Drug-induced gout
The following are the most common causes of Drug-induced gout:
use of diuretics
use of alcohol
Prevention of Drug-induced gout
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Drug-induced gout. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
routinely monitor uric acid level
maintain adequate hydration
Occurrence of Drug-induced gout
Common Age Group
Drug-induced gout most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Drug-induced gout can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Drug-induced gout
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Drug-induced gout:
Joint fluid test: To reveal the urate crystals
Blood test: To measure the levels of uric acid and creatinine in the blood
X-ray: To evaluate the causes of joint inflammation
Ultrasound: To detect the urate crystals in a joint or in a tophus
Dual energy computed tomography scan: To detect the presence of urate crystals in a joint
Complications of Drug-induced gout if untreated
Yes, Drug-induced gout causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Drug-induced gout is left untreated:
joint damage
worsening pain
increased risk of hypertension
diabetes mellitus
metabolic syndrome
chronic gout with destruction of joint surfaces
joint deformity
painless tophi
chronic kidney dysfunction
Self-care for Drug-induced gout
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Drug-induced gout:
Routinely monitor uric acid level: To prevent the progression of gout
Maintain adequate hydration: To prevent the gout
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Drug-induced gout
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Drug-induced gout:
Drink coffee: Helps in lowering the uric acid levels
Take Vitamin C supplements: Reduces the levels of uric acid in the blood
Eat Cherries: Lower levels of uric acid
Patient Support for Treatment of Drug-induced gout
The following actions may help Drug-induced gout patients:
Join a self-management education class: Gives confidence and skills to manage your gout
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Drug-induced gout.