When gout attacks, you can use ice packs or ice mineral water to cold compress the painful joints for 20 to 30 minutes. Cold compress can relieve local inflammation and pain. It should be noted that gout should never be hot compressed or soaked in hot water. Rising temperature will aggravate inflammatory reaction and edema, making it more painful.
Drink plenty of water
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When gout attacks, drinking more water can produce more urine and take away more uric acid, thus relieving pain. Normal people's daily urine volume is about 1.5 L, and gout patients need to consume more than 2 L of water every day. Plain water and light tea are good choices, and low-calorie and alkaline drinks, such as soda water, are also very suitable for gout patients.
Raise lower limbs
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When gout attacks, there will be edema in the painful part. You can use the principle of water flowing downwards to raise the lower limbs to reduce edema. For example, put a pillow under your feet when you sleep, and shorten the standing time when you get out of bed.
Divert attention
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When gout attacks, if you lie still and only think about joint pain, it will make people feel worse. Therefore, when gout attacks, try to divert attention, watch movies, listen to music, or talk and chat to divert attention, which also has a certain effect on relieving pain.