Lifestyle
Ice Application During Attack
for Gout
Applying an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected joint for 20 minutes several times daily during an acute gout attack.
How it works
Cold reduces local inflammation, numbs pain receptors and may slow the inflammatory cascade triggered by urate crystal deposition in the joint.
What to watch for
Never apply ice directly to skin — wrap in cloth. Rest the affected joint and elevate if possible. Seek medical attention if the attack is severe or your first episode.
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