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is it better to ease pain from gout by putting the area on ice or putting the area in warm water

Ice is usually the preferred for gout as apposed to other types of arthritis. This is because the uric acid crystals in the joint cause both swelling and inflammation. Ice will help reduce the swelling and inflammation.

Heat can relax sore muscles and increase blood flow to the area. This can help with the pain. But it could also add to the swelling.

Rusty

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