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Compresses for gout
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Indications
Apply compresses preferably in the early stages of the disease. This will achieve a lasting effect and avoid the appearance of acute attacks of gout. Excellent tools such as Dimexide, Bischofite and bile have proven themselves. At home, you can use paraffin and applications. All these components are designed to alleviate a person's condition. The main indication for use: prevention of gout attack.
All procedures are aimed at achieving a certain effect. They allow you to remove the severe pain syndrome, reduce swelling and give freedom of movement. Many attacks of gout are characterized by restriction of mobility of the joint. Compresses help get rid of not only this, but also prevent the deposition of uric acid. Their main action is to dissolve the crystals and stop the acute period of the disease.
How to apply a compress for gout?
Applying compresses is not so difficult, it all depends on the main ingredient that is included in their composition. The bile is laid out on a linen or gauze cloth in several layers, then applied to the affected joint. To prevent the appearance of a burn, apply paper over the dressings. Polyethylene retains heat and in this case can lead to damage to the skin. How to impose a compress should be known to every person facing gout attacks. On the example of bile, it's easy. On top of the compress it is advisable to apply cotton and fix it with a bandage. Once the dressing has dried, everything is removed and washed off with warm water.
Bandages with bischofite are superimposed somewhat differently. The product must be heated to a temperature of 40 degrees. The affected area is warmed before applying the compress. You can do this with a heating pad or hot water. Gauze bandage impregnated with bifoshit and superimposed on the affected area. From above it is fixed with cellophane, a warm cloth and a scarf. Keep the bandage for 10 hours, then everything is removed and washed off with warm water.
Most compresses are superimposed similarly. In the prepared solution, gauze is wetted, then applied to the affected area and fixed with polyethylene or a warm cloth. At the end of the set time (depending on the prepared compress) everything is removed and washed off with warm water.
Compress for gout with dimexide
Dimexide is an effective remedy, which is often used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The drug allows you to remove acute pain syndrome and eliminate the inflammatory process. Compress for gout with dimexid recommended for use by all. It practically has no contraindications.
To prepare an effective remedy, use a 50% solution of the drug. You can buy it at the pharmacy, without a prescription. The procedure must be carried out in a certain order. First of all, mix a tablespoon of water and dimexide and soak gauze in it. The gauze dressing consists of several layers and is applied to the affected area. From above everything is fixed with polyethylene, warm cloth and woolen scarf. After 30 minutes, the compress is removed. The duration of treatment, therefore, is 10 days.
To enhance the effect of the recommended to resort to special drugs that have anti-inflammatory effect. Suitable ointments like: Dolgit, Bystrum-gel and Chondroxide. Apply them 2-3 times a day until the desired therapeutic effect.
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Compress for gout with dimexide and novocaine
Compresses based on novocaine and dimexide have proved to be excellent. Apply them with a pronounced pain syndrome and during an acute attack. The compress for gout on the basis of dimexide and novocaine has an enhanced effect, eliminating all the unpleasant symptoms much faster.
For the application, you need to buy the main ingredients. You can buy them in any pharmacy, without a doctor's prescription. For preparation, take 50 ml of 2% novocaine and 30 ml of dimexide. The ingredients are mixed together. In the resulting solution, gauze is wetted and applied to the affected area. To enhance the effect, it must be fixed with polyethylene, warm cloth and scarf. The bandage can be left for an hour, it's not worth it anymore. There is a risk of developing the opposite effect.
This procedure is famous for its "quick reaction". Literally after the first bandage, a person will feel much easier. Repeat the procedure should not be so often. It is advisable to consult on this issue with your doctor.
Compresses for gout for tumor removal
To remove severe pain and eliminate inflammation, it is necessary to apply effective compresses. Excellent bandages based on alcohol and camphor have proven themselves. To prepare a compress to remove the tumor, which is caused by a gout attack, it is necessary to take 500 ml of vodka and 25 grams of camphor. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. In the obtained means, it is necessary to moisten the cotton wool and apply it to the affected area. Repeat the procedure for a week until the swelling is completely gone.
Compresses based on chamomile, eucalyptus oil can be used to treat a person's condition and eliminate the inflammatory process. The therapeutic effect is to ensure the flow of blood to the affected joint. Everyone can prepare compresses. It is enough to take the necessary ingredients, make them a tincture or a decoction, moisten gauze in them and attach to the site of inflammation.
A unique way to eliminate pain and swelling is by applying honey. It is necessary to apply it to gauze and attach it to the affected joint. In addition, it is worth resorting to honey massage. This will prevent a wash of excess uric acid from the joint.
Anesthetic compresses for gout
Anesthetizing the joint is capable of warming compresses. Their action is based on provoking the flow of blood to the inflamed area and improving blood circulation. To put anaesthetising compresses for gout is necessary for the doctor's prescription. Incorrect use of them can lead to adverse consequences.
The procedure is as follows. It is necessary to take a small piece of cloth and fold it into several layers. After that, soak in warm water, the temperature of which does not exceed 42 degrees. The cloth is squeezed out and applied to the affected area. From above everything is fixed with polyethylene or waterproof cloth. On top of this is laid cotton wool, the layer of which should be much wider than oilcloth. Lock all you need with a bandage or a kerchief. Apply such a compress at night. After removal, the affected area is wiped with warm water. Sometimes doctors recommend resorting to an alcohol compress. The principle of preparation and application is the same.
Cope with pain, the May Lilac will help. It is necessary to prepare from it an alcohol tincture. To do this, the flowers of the plant are poured into a half-liter bottle and filled to the top with vodka or alcohol. The drug should be administered for 21 days. Then it must be filtered and moistened with gauze. Compress is superimposed in a similar way.
Compress from apple cider vinegar for gout
Apple cider vinegar is a natural product and a panacea for many diseases. It was used in ancient times for the treatment and prevention of diseases. Vinegar is the only natural remedy that is widely used for healing the body. It is used everywhere. So, apple bite allows you to make an effective compress when you have an attack of gout.
To prepare the product you need to take 6% ingredient. In it, a paper napkin is wetted and applied to a sore spot. It is fixed with cellophane and is insulated. Leave the compress necessary for the whole night. The procedure can be repeated in several stages. The bite helps wash the excess of uric acid from the affected joint and thereby lead to the relief of the human condition.
It is not necessary to abuse vinegar compresses. If improperly used or kept for a long time in the affected area, complications can result.
Vodka compress for gout
The remedy based on vodka or alcohol has proved itself not only when pain syndromes in the joint are eliminated, but also in angina and otitis. Vodka compress for gout is a unique way to get rid of debilitating pain and relieve inflammation.
To make it, you need to take 96% alcohol, diluted in three parts of the water. If vodka is used, its ratio with water is one to one. Bandage or cotton wool should be moistened in the resulting solution and applied to the affected area. Keep overnight, then remove and wipe place with warm water. For maximum effect, bandage or cotton wool should be fixed with polyethylene.
The therapeutic effect of the compress is based on the reflex mechanism. When applying the product, it is necessary to ensure that polyethylene completely covers the bandage or cotton wool soaked in alcohol. Otherwise, the main ingredient will begin to evaporate actively. This will have the opposite effect. Apply an alcohol compress is desirable after approval by the attending physician.