Gout is one of the more common foot conditions that we see in our office, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to treat. Many foot conditions get better when people swhich to a more supportive or protective shoe, but as evidenced by a a recent study, that’s not the case with gout. According to […]
ACP Issues New Gout Guidelines
The American College of Physicians has issued new guidelines for the treatment of gout. The new guidelines suggest that physicians should look to control gout with corticosteroids, nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs, or colchicine to treat patients with acute gout. “Physicians should consider using corticosteroids first in patients without contraindications because they are one of the most […]