For patients who have gout, the European Medicine Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) is promoting the authorization of a gout medicine called Lesinurad. Lesinurad “is a selective uric acid reabsorption inhibitor” that will help reduce uric acid levels in gout patients, aiding in the reduction of inflammation. Lesinurad does have some reported side effects to look out for, including: “headache, influenza, increased serum creatinine, and gastroesophageal reflux.” However, if approved, lesinurad will be “the first selective uric acid reabsorption inhibitor (SURI) to treat patients with inadequately controlled gout in Europe.”
Gout is a foot condition that requires certain treatment and care. If your feet are hurting, see one of our podiatrists of Sutera and Jones Surgical Podiatry. Our doctors will treat your heel pain symptoms in addition to other podiatric-related needs.
What is Gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. It often develops in the foot, especially the big toe area, although it can manifest in other parts of the body as well. Gout can make walking and standing very painful and is especially common in diabetics and the obese.
People typically get gout because of a poor diet. Genetic predisposition is also a factor. The children of parents who have had gout frequently have a chance of developing it themselves.
Gout can easily be identified by redness and inflammation of the big toe and the surrounding areas of the foot. Other symptoms include extreme fatigue, joint pain, and running high fevers. Sometimes corticosteroid drugs can be prescribed to treat gout, but the best way to combat this disease is to get more exercise and eat a better diet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices in Media and Glen Mills, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
