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What are the common side effects of Benzbromarone?Side EffectMedication
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What complications can develop if gout is left untreated long-term? (Tophi, joint deformities, kidney stones, gouty nephropathy, increased cardiovascular disease risk)
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What laboratory and imaging tests are primarily used to diagnose gout? (blood uric acid levels, synovial fluid analysis for urate crystals, imaging studies)Diagnosis
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What are the common side effects of colchicine?Side EffectMedication
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Which joints are commonly affected by gout?
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What is the association between sugary drinks (fructose) and gout attacks? (Fructose metabolism and uric acid production)Metabolism
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Is the risk of cardiovascular disease higher in gout patients than in the general population? Why?chronic disease
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What are the characteristics of gout pain? (severe, tearing, burning, pulsating)
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How does gout affect quality of life? (Pain, mobility limitation, mental stress)
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How much water should gout patients drink daily? (Recommended: 2000–3000 ml; drink more plain water)chronic disease management
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Is surgical removal of tophi necessary?Treatment
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What should uric acid levels be maintained below for gout patients? (Typically <360 μmol/L; <300 μmol/L for patients with tophi or frequent flare-ups)hyperuricemia
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Which types of exercise should gout patients avoid? (Avoid intense, high-impact activities to prevent joint injury)
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What indicators require regular monitoring during treatment? (e.g., blood uric acid, liver and kidney function, complete blood count)Treatment
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How long does a gout attack typically last? (from several days to weeks)hyperuricemia
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Is obesity a risk factor for gout? Why? (Obesity is often accompanied by metabolic disorders, affecting uric acid metabolism.)
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How to restrict purine intake in daily diet?Food & Drink
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What are gouty tophi? What are their effects on the body? (Nodules formed by uric acid crystal deposition, which can lead to joint deformity and nerve compression.)
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What are the common side effects of allopurinol?Side EffectMedication
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9/16/2025
Which drugs can raise uric acid levels or trigger gout attacks?MedicationSide Effecthyperuricemia
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9/16/2025