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 Rest the affected joint
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Take non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or colchicine to inhibit acute inflammatory responses |
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Steroid drugs may be used if NSAIDs or colchicine fails to control an acute gout attack.
Steroids may be taken by mouth or by injection directly into the affected joint. |
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A joint aspiration ( arthrocentesis ) may be performed to relieve pressure and pain of the badly swollen knee or ankle joint |
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Antiinflammatory drugs begin working within 24 hours.
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In general, a high dose of antiinflammatory drugs is a dministered for acute attack. Dosage may be reduced after relief occurs. |
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