Question

A 55-year-old man presents with an acutely inflamed first MTP joint, with elevated serum urate consistent with gout. According to UK guidelines, which is the first-line acute treatment if there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs (e.g., naproxen)

Answer

Oral corticosteroids

Answer

Colchicine

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Allopurinol

Answer

Intramuscular corticosteroids

Practice question

A 55-year-old man presents with an acutely inflamed first MTP joint, with elevated serum urate consistent with gout. According to UK guidelines, which is the first-line acute treatment if there are no contraindications?