Topic Tag: Tophi Removal & Surgery Forum

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Tophaceous Gout Facts

Tophi Removal Related Topics

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Tophi Removal Surgery

If your doctor advises surgery for tophi removal, they should also prescribe uric acid treatment. That involves getting uric acid down to safe levels. But you should discuss your medical history with your doctor. So you jointly decide if your safe target is 5 or 6 mg/dL. Then start that treatment as soon as possible. Because there is no reason to wait for surgery to be completed before starting uric acid treatment.

Gouty Tophi Removal Without Surgery

In fact, many patients see tophi begin to shrink after a few weeks or months of uric acid treatment. So you should also discuss with your doctor gouty tophi removal without surgery.

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