Best Gout Doctors in Hyderabad

Types/Stages of Gout

Gout evolves through various stages:

• Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia: Characterised by high uric acid levels without any outward symptoms.

• Acute Gout: Sudden onset of severe joint pain, swelling, redness, and warmth, often in the big toe.

• Interval or Intercritical Gout: A symptom-free period between acute attacks.

• Chronic Tophaceous Gout: Frequent attacks coupled with formation of tophi and potential joint damage.

Symptoms of Gout

Typically, gout manifests through:

• Sudden severe pain in the affected joint, commonly the big toe.

• Joint swelling and redness.

• Warmth around the affected area.

• Decreased mobility or stiffness in the joint.

Tests to Diagnose Gout

The following tests are typically conducted by our proficient specialists for gout:

• Physical Examination: To check for signs of inflammation or tophi.

• Uric Acid Blood Test: To measure the level of uric acid in the blood.

• Joint Aspiration: Removal and analysis of fluid from the inflamed joint to look for uric acid crystals.

• X-rays: To assess joint damage.

• Dual energy CT scan or ultrasound: To visualise the presence of uric acid crystals.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Gout at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad

At Apollo Hospitals, our gout treatment specialists in Hyderabad utilise a combination of approaches including:

• Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, or corticosteroids to relieve acute symptoms.

• Uric acid-lowering Therapies: Allopurinol or probenecid are prescribed to prevent future attacks by reducing uric acid levels.

• Lifestyle Changes: Dietary modifications and limiting alcohol can aid significantly in managing gout.

• Surgery: In severe cases unresponsive to medication, surgery may be considered to remove tophi and repair joint damage.