Generalized pain hypersensitivity and associated factors in gout.

Peter M Ten KloosterJannis T KraissRik MuntersHarald E Vonkeman

Published in: Rheumatology (Oxford, England) (2022)

Generalized pain hypersensitivity appears to be quite common in gout, despite its more intermittent nature compared with other inflammatory arthritides. As this kind of pain does not respond well to regular treatment, screening for non-inflammatory pain may be important for improving pain management in gout.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
uric acid
oxidative stress
spinal cord
metabolic syndrome
drug induced
replacement therapy