Management of gout in the primary care setting

Gout is a commonly treated inflammatory arthritis that is often managed in the primary care setting. This disease is prevalent among the multi-ethnic Malaysian population. Unfortunately, gout is still frequently managed sub-optimally, even in the hospital and primary care settings. Gout should be co...

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Published in:Malaysian family physician 2022-01, Vol.17 (1), p.2-9
Main Authors: Low, Qin Jian, Lim, Tzyy Huei, Hon, Shu Ann, Low, Qin Jia, Wei, Mak Woh, Cheo, Seng Wee, Ramlan, Azwarina Hanim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Cardiovascular disease
Clinical medicine
Hypertension
Ischemia
Patients
Primary care
Rheumatism
Rheumatology
Uric acid
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Summary:Gout is a commonly treated inflammatory arthritis that is often managed in the primary care setting. This disease is prevalent among the multi-ethnic Malaysian population. Unfortunately, gout is still frequently managed sub-optimally, even in the hospital and primary care settings. Gout should be considered a major disease since it can potentially lead to multiple disabilities from joint destruction, nephropathy and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The objectives of this review are to summarise the latest updated information and management of gout in the primary care setting.
ISSN:1985-2274
1985-2274
DOI:10.51866/rvll65