Everything you need to know about Gout

Ready to bid farewell to gout-induced joint pain? Today’s video breaks down everything you need to know about gout, from its sneaky triggers to effective treatment strategies. *2024 update 💻 https://connectedrheumatology.com/ Visit the Connected Rheumatology website and get your Appointment Home Run Handbook, the guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all! 🎥 watch more: What type of arthritis do you have? A Rheumatologist explains -    • What type of arthritis do you have? A Rheu...   Do joint injections work? A rheumatology point of view -    • Do Joint Injections Work? A Rheumatology p...   How to deal with autoimmune disease flares - a rheumatologist POV -    • How to deal with autoimmune disease flares...   ⏱Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:52 What is Gout? 03:15 Gout Symptoms 04:10 How to diagnose Gout 05:12 How to treat Gout 06:48 Flare triggers 08:02 Chronic Gout 08:43 Lowering uric acid and preventing flares 10:05 Allopurinol’s severe allergic reaction risk 11:32 Gout and your general health 12:25 Convo Starters (Qs for you and your doc) 📖 References: Martillo MA, Nazzal L, Crittenden DB. The crystallization of monosodium urate. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2014 Feb;16(2):400. doi: 10.1007/s11926-013-0400-9. PMID: 24357445; PMCID: PMC3975080. Mikuls, T. Gout. NEJM. Nov 17, 2022. 387;20:1877-1887 **Please note - we do not provide medical advice, opinions or diagnosis via email, phone or social media messaging. 👩🏻‍⚕️ About me: Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 18 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor. * The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.*