# Gout Doctor

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-hip-surgery/gout-doctor/
- Published: 2023-11-03T01:04:06-04:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Best Gout Doctors in South Carolina

## Treatment in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Greenville, SC

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Gout can be a painful condition that occasionally requires collaborative care between
rheumatologists, orthopedists, and neurologists to increase the patient’s quality
of life. Some patients with gout may only experience one or two flares their whole
lives, while others may have painful recurrent problems. 

## **What is Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis that develops suddenly, causing severe pain and swelling
in one or more joints. Gout is commonly caused by a buildup of uric acid, a natural
bodily waste product, in the joints. Too much uric acid causes crystals to form 
in the joints, causing pain, inflammation, and swelling. A rheumatologist typically
treats gout, but orthopedic and neurologic care is sometimes recommended.

## **Signs and Symptoms of Gout**

While gout can affect any joint, it’s most commonly found at the end of the limbs
in the fingers, toes, ankles, and knees. Gout symptoms may last for three to ten
days and subside; this is called a “gout attack”. Symptoms of a gout attack include:

 * The joint is hot and tender
 * Shiny, red skin over the inflamed joint
 * Swelling around the joints
 * Severe pain in one or more joint
 * Fever
 * Chills
 * Loss of appetite
 * Fatigue

Gout attacks tend to follow a pattern of symptoms, developing suddenly over a few
hours. Symptoms tend to occur at night, although they can happen anytime. Gout attacks
can become more frequent over time if not addressed. Gout can be effectively treated
with medication and lifestyle changes, pain relief, and self-care.

 

## **Neurology and Gout**

A rheumatologist or your primary physician will help you manage gout. Still, gout
patients may benefit from seeing a neurologist for pain management to help with 
gout-induced neuropathy caused by compression and irritation where the peripheral
nerves that send signals between the brain and the central nervous system can be
affected and cause symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness.

## **Orthopedics and Gout**

A rheumatologist or your primary physician will help you manage gout. Still, gout
patients may benefit from seeing a neurologist for pain management to help with 
gout-induced neuropathy caused by compression and irritation where the peripheral
nerves that send signals between the brain and the central nervous system can be
affected and cause symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness.

 

## **Orthopedic and Neurologist in South Carolina

An orthopedist and neurologist can help collaborate with a rheumatologist to coordinate
care for patients suffering from gout to help create a comprehensive treatment plan
that addresses joint health, nerve health, and overall health so gout attacks don’t
result in long-term joint or nerve damage.

## **How to Make an Appointment With Gout Specialist at Carolina Orthopedic and Neurologic Consultants

At Carolina Orthopedic and Neurologic Consultants, we’re here for our patients. 
Consult your primary care physician or family doctor for a referral to one of our
Neurology or Orthopedic Specialists if you or a family member struggle with joint
and nerve pain associated with gout. In tandem with other treatments overseen by
a rheumatologist, we can help patients struggling with severe gout symptoms. All
appointments are available by referral only. We serve patients from Spartanburg,
SC, Duncan, SC, and Greenville, SC.