Gout Treatment in Faisalabad
Gout causes sudden, severe attacks of joint pain — often in the big toe — that can be intensely painful. It is caused by high levels of uric acid and, if left untreated, can damage the joints over time. Dr. Naseem Arshad is a consultant rheumatologist in Faisalabad who treats gout and helps patients keep it under long-term control.
What is gout?
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels are high, sharp crystals can form inside a joint, triggering a sudden and very painful attack of swelling, redness and heat — most often in the big toe, but also in the ankles, knees and other joints.
Gout is more common in men and in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, or a diet rich in red meat and certain other foods. Attacks can come and go, but the underlying high uric acid needs to be treated to prevent long-term joint damage.
Symptoms of a gout attack
A typical gout attack develops quickly, often overnight, and includes:
• Sudden, intense pain in a joint — classically the base of the big toe • Swelling, redness and warmth over the joint • The joint being so tender that even a bedsheet feels painful • Attacks that settle over days but tend to return if untreated
Repeated attacks, or long-standing high uric acid, can lead to lumps called tophi and permanent joint damage — which is why proper treatment matters.
How gout is diagnosed and treated
Gout is diagnosed from the pattern of attacks together with a blood test for uric acid, and sometimes by examining fluid from the affected joint. Dr. Naseem Arshad provides both immediate relief and long-term control:
• Fast relief of acute attacks with anti-inflammatory medicines • Uric-acid-lowering treatment (such as allopurinol or febuxostat) to prevent future attacks and dissolve crystal deposits • Guidance on diet and lifestyle — reducing high-purine foods, alcohol and sugary drinks, and staying well hydrated • Management of related conditions such as high blood pressure and kidney problems
With the right treatment, gout is one of the most controllable forms of arthritis — most patients can become completely free of attacks.
Why choose Dr. Naseem Arshad?
- Consultant Rheumatologist — MBBS, FCPS Medicine, FCPS Rheumatology, with over 15 years of experience.
- 5.0 star rating from patients across Faisalabad — no need to travel to Lahore.
- Convenient location — Chughtai Medical Center, 571-B Satayana Road, Faisalabad.
- Modern, evidence-based care — including the latest DMARDs and biologic therapies.
Frequently asked questions
Which doctor treats gout in Faisalabad?
Gout is treated by a rheumatologist. Dr. Naseem Arshad is a consultant rheumatologist (FCPS Rheumatology) at Chughtai Medical Center, 571-B Satayana Road, Faisalabad. Call 0329-6528780 to book an appointment.
Can gout be cured?
Gout can be controlled so well that most patients stop having attacks completely. While there is no one-time cure, lowering uric acid with the right medicine and lifestyle changes prevents attacks and reverses crystal build-up over time.
What foods should I avoid with gout?
It helps to limit high-purine foods such as red meat and organ meats, reduce alcohol (especially beer) and sugary drinks, and stay well hydrated. However, diet alone is often not enough — uric-acid-lowering medicine is usually needed for lasting control.
Why does gout usually affect the big toe?
Uric acid crystals tend to form in cooler parts of the body, and the big toe is one of the coolest and most distant joints. This is why the base of the big toe is the classic site of a gout attack, though other joints can also be affected.
Is high uric acid dangerous even without attacks?
Persistently high uric acid can quietly damage the joints and kidneys and is linked to other health problems. If your uric acid is high, it is worth being assessed by a rheumatologist even between attacks.