Summary. Febuxostat is a novel non-purine selective inhibitor of xanthine oxidase for the management of hyperuricemia in patients with gout. The ability of febuxostat to decrease serum uric acid ...

Chronic pain conditions, long-lasting medical conditions characterized by persistent pain in specific areas of the body, are ...

Gout is a type of arthritis that can lead to pain swelling and redness in one or more joints most commonly the big toe While ...

Allopurinol (Aloprim, Zyloprim) treats chronic gout by lowering the uric acid produced in your body. Febuxostat (Uloric) also lowers uric acid production but would be used with caution if you are ...

Some people with chronic gout may also take colchicine daily to help prevent gout attacks, according to Koci. “One tablet of colchicine per day is typically very safe, without long-term side ...

Most cases of gout respond to nonsurgical management. However, the condition may progress to a more severe form called chronic tophaceous gout, when uric acid crystals form masses of white growths ...

For that reason, patients should see their GP if symptoms develop. Gout can also present as a more chronic problem. Uric acid can form clumps called tophi, often in the tips of the ears ...

Learning about nutrition can empower patients with chronic diseases, according to Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND, a ...

Her role as principal investigator encompasses clinical trials targeting both acute and chronic gout using various agents, as well as studies on rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. She has also ...

Febuxostat is a second-line option for patients with gout who are unable to take allopurinol due to hypersensitivity, intolerance, or lack of efficacy in achieving a target serum uric acid ...