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Big toe swelling n paining (gout)
Sudden pain was occured when I was sleeping then I went to the doctor (M.S. Ortho),uric level test was done it was 7.24 and doctor advised me that you have suffering from GOUT.started mediacton, uric level was normal (4.3) but ESR was 60.iam having medicine last 6 months but There is no improvement.
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Try intrarticular steroid injection.
It will help greatly to control pain and discomfort.
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Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
⢠Point your toes
⢠Raise your heels
⢠Squeeze your toes
⢠Roll a ball. Roll a golf ball or tennis ball under the ball of your foot. Apply light pressure for about two minutes.
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