Acute Management And Prevention Of Gout Flashcards
1
Q
What causes gout?
A
It is caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals which are formed due to an excess of uric acid from the breakdown of purine nucleotides
2
Q
What are the risk factors of gout?
A
Taking loop and thiazide diuretics, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, alcohol intake and male gender
3
Q
What are the key symptoms of gout?
A
Yellow and white bumps on skin due to a build up of crystals underneath, can damage joints (usually first metatarsal joint of big toe), extremely painful burning sensation and inflammation due to migration of white blood cells.
4
Q
What is the first line treatment for gout?
A
NSAIDs
5
Q
List 3 medicines used for prophylaxis of gout
A
Allopurinol, febuxostat, uricosurics
