A 62-year-old man presents with acute monoarthritis of the first MTP joint, red, hot, and tender. Uric acid 0.52 mmol/L. What is the best initial mana...

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A 62-year-old man presents with acute monoarthritis of the first MTP joint, red, hot, and tender. Uric acid 0.52 mmol/L. What is the best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine or NSAID for acute attack

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Allopurinol immediately

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Probenecid

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Long-term steroid taper

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Antibiotics

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A 62-year-old man presents with acute monoarthritis of the first MTP joint, red, hot, and tender. Uric acid 0.52 mmol/L. What is the best initial management?