Understanding Persistent Heel Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Persistent heel pain Dear Dr. Chang, My boyfriend suddenly experienced heel pain three weeks ago. He has been diagnosed with gout since last year, so we initially thought this pain might be related to that. We started adjusting his diet, but after about a week, there was no impr...
Dr. Chang Qiongwen Reply:
You can visit the rehabilitation department for an evaluation and treatment to determine whether it is caused by gout or a tendon injury. A detailed assessment of the patient will be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Heel Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain in the First Joint of the Index Finger: Gout or Something Else?
Pain in the first joint of the index finger? Is it gout? How should it be treated? Thank you for your message.
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
It should not be: 1. An uncommon site, 2. Gout attacks are extremely painful and will prevent you from working; you would seek medical attention rather than just asking questions online (and you wouldn't describe it as soreness). For pain in the finger joint, my first questi...[Read More] Understanding Pain in the First Joint of the Index Finger: Gout or Something Else?
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