Can FSGS Cause the Symptom of Gout
2014-01-14 03:35
Can FSGS cause the symptom of gout? This is a common question for FSGS patients, which may cause many bad experiences for them. In this article, we will introduce the reason why FSGS can cause gout and the treatment of gout for FSGS patients.
Gout is a common symptoms for FSGS patients, and it can cause horrible pain in joints, which will make patients sicker and sicker.
How does FSGS cause gout?
As we know, kidneys have the function of filtering wastes and toxins in blood, which can keep the balance of the internal environment of body. However, once the kidneys are damaged, they will fail to work well. And the wastes will build up in body, such as creatinine, BUN and uric acids. The accumulation of uric acids in blood will cause gout, and some certain medications for FSGS such as water pills will also cause the increase of the uric acid levels.
How to treat the gout of FSGS patients?
Here are some common medications for FSGS patients to relieve their gout, such as prednisone, allopurinol and colchicine. These medications will be helpful in remitting the gout and joint pain.
- Prednisone is used commonly in treating the gout for FSGS patients, and prednisone is often taken with food, which will prevent the stomach upset. It can also prevent the acute gout attack, but the long-term use of prednisone will case some side effects.
- Allopurinol is usually used to prevent the gout attacks, and help patients who experience gout frequently. And the allopurinol should be taken everyday, which can help reduce the uric acids in blood.
- Colchicine is often used when people experience gout attack in the first time, which is effective in relieving the gout. And the doctor will help patients to follow a certain dosage based on their kidney function and side effects.
Besides, FSGS patients with gout should also chang their lifestyle, which can also help relieve their gout attack, such as:
- Moderate alcohol intake
- Low purine diet
- Drink more water
FSGS patients with gout should change their lifestyle depending on their illness condition, which will make a great changes to their illness. If patients find their kidney disease, they should have early and effective treatments which can help them prevent the further damage of their kidneys and their complication.