Serious consequences of gout

The serious consequences of gout, may cause gouty nephropathy, very serious, may show uremia, seriously affect the patient's quality of life, the need for long-term dialysis treatment. In addition, may also show multiple tophith, seriously affect the patient's joint function, some patients even paralyzed in bed, unable to normal activities, so usually must control uric acid within the target range. For gout patients, it is recommended to control uric acid between 180 and 300 micromoles per liter, which can minimize the probability of gout recurrence and gradually dissolve urate crystals. During acute attacks of gout, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine treatment is needed to relieve symptoms. During remission, uric acid lowering drugs are taken for a long time to control uric acid within the target range.