REVIEW - Management of gout in the primary care setting
- Author:
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
Author Information
1. MD (UMS), MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
2. MD (FMSMU), MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
3. MD (UNIMAS) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
4. MBBS (Manipal) Klinik Kesihatan Parit Jawa Parit Jawa, Johor, Malaysia
5. MBBS (IMU), MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Bentong, Bentong, Pahang Malaysia
6. MD (UMS), MRCP (UK) Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu Sabah, Malaysia
7. MD (UKM), Doctor in Internal Medicine (UKM) Department of Rheumatology Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah Alor Setar, Kedah Darul Aman
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2022;17(1):2-9
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
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.
- Full text:2025081515483268955v17n1-Rv-Management-of-gout-in.pdf
