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Review
. 2022 Feb 20;17(1):2-9.
doi: 10.51866/rv1165. eCollection 2022 Mar 28.

Management of gout in the primary care setting

Qin Jian Low  1 , Tzyy Huei Lim  2 , Shu Ann Hon  3 , Qin Jia Low  4 , Mak Woh Wei  5 , Seng Wee Cheo  6 , Azwarina Hanim Ramlan  7
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Review

Management of gout in the primary care setting

Qin Jian Low et al. Malays Fam Physician. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Colchicine; gout; hyperuricemia; tophi; urate lowering therapy.

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