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Why do we use pain medications to treat gout?

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NSAIDs help reduce pain and swelling in the joints during a gout attack. Popular types are ibuprofen and naproxen. If you take NSAIDs in the first 24 hours, it can help shorten the attack. Other ways to reduce the pain are to ice, rest, and raise the joint.

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Pain medication is used to reduce pain and swelling of joints in those who have gout.

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often these pain medications are NSAIDs such as ibuprofen

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