See a Doctor for Gout in Taksim: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Need gout treatment in Taksim, Istanbul? An on-demand doctor is available around the clock by video, wherever you are, and can send an e-prescription for a pharmacy near you.
E-rx.onlineLocal Tips for Gout in Taksim
Taksim and Istiklal Avenue are crowded day and night, so tummy bugs, colds and tired feet are common. Late nights, alcohol and little sleep can make many conditions harder to shake, so rest, drink water and tell the physician what you have been drinking and taking.
What Is Gout?
A sudden, intensely painful, red and swollen joint, classically the big toe, is typical of gout, a form of arthritis.
How Gout Feels
- Shiny red skin over the joint
- Fever during a flare
- Swelling and warmth
Why Gout Happens
High uric acid in the blood forms crystals in the joint. Alcohol, red meat, shellfish, sugary drinks, dehydration and some medicines can trigger attacks, and holiday eating and drinking is a common cause.
How Gout Is Treated
Your doctor goes through your history, suggests painkillers and flare treatment, and renews regular gout tablets when suitable; a hot, swollen joint with fever must be examined in person. Treatment can involve anti-inflammatory pain relief, colchicine or short steroid courses, and long-term uric-acid-lowering medicine for repeat gout.
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid alcohol and rich food during a flare
- Apply a cold pack wrapped in a cloth
- Rest and raise the joint
From Message to Medicine in Taksim
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Taksim.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- Receive an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email if treatment is appropriate.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Questions Travellers Ask
Can I Get Gout Treatment in Taksim?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Taksim the same day.
When Should I See a Doctor in Person for Gout?
Fever with a hot, swollen joint, inability to move the joint, a first attack, or severe pain that does not settle, because an infected joint needs urgent care.
Can Children Be Assessed for Gout Online?
Many children can be assessed by video. Infants and anyone who looks very unwell should be examined face to face.
References
- NHS. Gout
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.