TREAT GOUT ONLINE
Gout is a painful type of arthritis that feels similar to the pain experienced with rheumatoid arthritis, as both diseases cause inflammation in the joints.
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Gout Treatment FAQs
What is gout?
Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis. It happens when there is a build up of too much uric acid in your body. Your body makes uric acid while breaking down purines, which are found in your body and some of the foods you eat. When there is too much uric acid in your body, it can build up in your joints and other tissues. Currently, researchers are still investigating the factors that cause the build-up of uric acid but believe it may be due to several factors related to overall health, age, genetics, and diet.
During a flare, people with gout experience pain in one or more of their joints, typically in their big toe, but occasionally in other joints or the hands. The pain may come on suddenly and wake them from their sleep. Most gout flares start at night. During times of remission, pain and other symptoms decrease and go away. Having repeated flares can lead to gouty arthritis, a more severe form of arthritis.
How is gout treated?
There is no cure for gout; however, by using medications and making lifestyle changes, you can effectively treat it. Treating gout includes managing several factors including:
- Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain and swelling during a flare
- Preventing future flares through changes to diet and lifestyle
- Taking medications to help decrease the amount of uric acid in your body
- Preventing tophi and kidney stones with preventative therapy
During a flare, there are several things you can do at home to help alleviate pain and swelling.
- Apply ice packs to the inflamed area
- Elevate the painful area if possible to reduce swelling
- Allow the affected joint to rest
Can I treat gout online?
Gout is a commonly treated condition. If you think you are experiencing gout and need some relief and help managing the condition, make an appointment with one of our experienced medical providers. Keep in mind that gout treatments are more effective when started early.
At K Health, we have medical providers available 24/7. They will ask you questions about your symptoms and whether you have any other medical conditions. They may also ask what medications you currently take and if you’ve ever had allergic reactions to medications.
After assessing you, if your telehealth medical provider believes you are experiencing gout, they can order any medications you need and send the prescriptions to your local pharmacy for pick-up. If they feel it necessary, the medical provider will let you know if you need an in-person diagnosis. Finally, the medical provider will go over gout management and lifestyle changes you can make to avoid flares.
What medications treat gout?
Healthcare providers use several medications to treat gout.
- NSAIDs: For pain during a flare-up, over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can help with pain and swelling.
- Steroids: To ease pain and inflammation, your medical provider may order an oral or injection steroid..
- Colchicine: This anti-inflammatory medication works best when taken at the first sign of a flare-up.
- Xanthine oxidase inhibitors: These medications, including allopurinol and febuxostat, help prevent your body from producing urate.
- Uricosuric agents: These medications, including probenecid and lesinurad, help the kidneys flush more urate out of your blood.
- Uricase: This medication breaks urate down into a form that is much easier for your body to remove.
What are the symptoms of gout?
A gout flare can start suddenly and may last a few days or weeks. The most intense pain typically occurs 24 hours after the initial sign of a flare. During a flare you may experience the following symptoms in your toes, ankles, or knees.
- Intense pain
- Swelling
- Redness
- Warm, inflamed skin
After a flare is over, there is a time of remission during which all symptoms disappear.
How can I prevent gout?
Making dietary and lifestyle changes can help you manage or prevent gout. These include:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding alcohol
- Avoiding beverages containing high fructose corn syrup
- Avoiding red meat, especially beef and organ meats
- Avoiding seafood such as shrimp, lobster, sardines, tuna, mussels, and anchovies
- Talking to your medical provider about changing your diuretic medication if you take one
- Getting regular exercise; experts recommend accumulating at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise
- Take your gout medication as prescribed
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What is K Health Primary Care?
K Health Primary Care is a virtual healthcare program focused on your whole health, without the hassle and price of seeing a medical provider in person.
Primary Care is part of the K Health membership, which costs just $49 for the first month, and is then billed in advance 3 months at a time. It includes chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 text-based Urgent Care*, flexible appointments, treatment for anxiety and depression, and more—all from your phone.
A medical team of board-certified doctors and licensed nurse practitioners creates personalized care plans to make it easier for you to manage chronic conditions, change a habit, or just live healthier. Your medical team can remotely prescribe medication, order lab tests, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental U.S. states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals. labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). Medical care is provided by K Health’s affiliated professional corporations. See Terms of Service.
What’s included in the K Health membership?
Our K Health membership includes nearly everything K Health offers:
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*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals. Medical care is provided by K Health’s affiliated professional corporations. See Terms of Service.
How much does Primary Care cost?
Primary Care is included as part of your K Health membership, which costs $49 for the first month, and is then billed in advance 3 months at a time. You can cancel your membership anytime until 1 day before your renewal date, at which point you’ll be place on a quarterly membership and your subscription will be automatically renewed. The cancelation will go into effect at the end of the billing cycle.
A membership includes chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 text-based Urgent Care*, flexible appointments, treatment for anxiety and depression, and more. Medication and lab test costs are not included.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). Medical care is provided by K Health’s affiliated professional corporations. See Terms of Service.
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*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals. Medical care is provided by K Health’s affiliated professional corporations.
See Terms of Service.
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With the exception of certain Surest and Elevance Health plans, we don’t accept insurance to pay for K Health memberships, one-time Urgent Care virtual visits, or mail-order medication, but we keep our prices low to keep medical care accessible to everyone. In many cases, our prices are lower than your insurance copay would have been!
If your medical provider prescribes you medication to pick up at your local pharmacy or orders bloodwork to a lab of your choice, you can use your insurance at those locations.
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The K Health Primary Care program is part of the K Health membership, which offers chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 Urgent Care*, prescription renewals, treatment for anxiety and depression, and more.
Medical providers practicing on the K Health platform help you manage and treat common chronic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, and also create personalized care plans to help prevent future conditions, like heart attack and stroke. Your medical team can remotely prescribe medication, order lab tests and health screenings, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). Medical care is provided by K Health’s affiliated professional corporations. See Terms of Service.
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