Short answerA wrapped cold pack may help some people with pain, but it does not lower uric acid or replace appropriate flare treatment. Avoid direct ice on skin.
A wrapped cold pack may help some people with pain, but it does not lower uric acid or replace appropriate flare treatment. Avoid direct ice on skin.
GoutSense note
General educational information. A first or uncertain hot swollen joint should be medically assessed.
ImportantGeneral educational information, not individual medical advice. Do not start, stop or change prescribed treatment based on this page.