Gouty Tophi Can Be Removed...

Time is indeed gold. That is why we tend to rush things. Unfortunately, with too much haste comes recklessness. Our impatience leads to unforeseen consequences. Results may range from further delays to major devastation. This is especially true in the world of medicine and health. To be more specific, some of those who suffer gouty tophi in the feet are too impatient that they practice Do-It-Yourself procedures to remove the lump. Unfortunately, it is more common that the result is damaging rather than healing. Gout Infection in the Foot As a lump that obstructs not only the joints but also the quality of life, it is very tempting to remove the lump yourself. It is like being tempted to pop the pimples in the face, or maybe popping a roll of bubble wrap. However, YOU SHOULD RESIST THE URGE . Cutting the lump open may seem as easy as cutting a watermelon in two, but it is not as easy as it seems plus it will do more harm than good. When you cut the lump open, white liquid...

Gouty Tophi is the accumulation of urate crystal deposits underneath the skin, usually it won't cause any infection or serious pain. But if the growth of the tophus lump is not contained, it will grows to a stage in which the pressure within is strong enough to burst and leave an open wound which is the beginning of infection.  Another situation is the patient himself cannot stand having a lump on the feet that makes it inconvenient to walk or even wear a shoes, he will go to a doctor or DIY himself to poke a hole on the lump to squeeze out the white milky urate crystal fluid, if it this procedure is not handled properly, the patient may risk getting an infected gouty tophus.  Unlike the other types of skin open wounds that are caused by external factors such as scratching or cut, gouty tophi wound is unique because the actual wound is larger than you can see on the surface. This is because gouty tophi grow from inside, it has already beat a pathway throug...