{"id":643,"date":"2025-02-02T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/rheumatology\/?page_id=643"},"modified":"2025-02-02T20:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T20:33:40","slug":"find-out-about-gout","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/rheumatology\/find-out-about-gout\/","title":{"rendered":"Find out about gout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Information for patients of NHS Lothian&#8217;s Gout Liaison Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gout is an increasingly common form of arthritis, which typically results in sudden and very severe flares of joint pain and inflammation. Please look through the videos and information leaflets on this page to find out more about gout and how to get it under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding gout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What causes gout?<\/strong><br>Watch this video to find out more about gout, flares and how these relate to your urate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"understanding_gout (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888044103?h=4acfd4058d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Understanding Gout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is it like to live with gout?<\/strong><br>Many thanks to former patient Tim for talking through his experience of gout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"patient_interview_experiences_of_gout_-_tim (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888047045?h=d9face59f9&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patient Interview Experiences of Gout &#8211; Tim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/media\/24665\/gout-information-booklet-2022.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/media\/24665\/gout-information-booklet-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Versus Arthritis Gout information booklet<\/a> to read more about gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments for gout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the treatments for gout?<\/strong><br>Watch this video for all you need to know about the treatments for gout flares and for flare prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"treatments_for_gout (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888046585?h=7d8584902c&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Treatments for Gout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Coping with gout and Ongoing gout care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/conditions\/gout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information leaflets about gout treatments<\/a> from the Versus Arthritis charity.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/treatments\/drugs\/allopurinol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allopurinol<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/treatments\/drugs\/febuxostat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br>Febuxostat<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/treatments\/drugs\/colchicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colchicine<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/treatments\/drugs\/painkillers-and-nsaids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSAID<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/treatments\/drugs\/steroids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steroids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that living with gout is hard, and can result in patients feeling anxious or low in mood, and discuss these challenges in this video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"coping_with_gout (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888046522?h=8d6a789a1d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coping with Gout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How is treatment monitored, how do you manage gout flares, and what should I do about my diet. This video discusses a number of issues important in the ongoing care of gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ongoing_gout_care (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888044788?h=6c489c6fc9&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ongoing Gout Care<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research in Edinburgh has shown that supporting self-monitoring of urate levels results in much better outcomes for patients with gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"goutsmart_patient_experience (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/888047186?h=0d28ccd7b1&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GoutSMART Patient Experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on the research being carried out and trials that might be looking for recruits will soon be available at <a href=\"https:\/\/institute-genetics-cancer.ed.ac.uk\/research\/research-groups-a-z\/philip-riches\/gout-smart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Edinburgh\/GoutSMART<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.versusarthritis.org\/about-arthritis\/conditions\/gout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Versus Arthritis website<\/a> itself which is a great resources for all sufferers of arthritis, including gout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information for patients of NHS Lothian&rsquo;s Gout Liaison Service Gout is an increasingly common form of arthritis, which typically results in sudden and very severe flares of joint pain and inflammation. 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