Managing Gout: Treatments and Considerations

This chapter explores the treatment options for gout, particularly glucocorticoids and IL-1 inhibitors, while highlighting the risks of pre-packaged steroid doses. It emphasizes the necessity of long-term therapy even during acute admissions and discusses patient management including urate-lowering therapy and the differentiation between gout and pseudo gout. Additionally, the importance of patient education, monitoring for side effects, and effective discharge planning are underscored to mitigate future flare-ups.