CMS II Rheumatology E1 Practice Exam

Duration of an acute gout attack is typically?

1-2 days 3-5 days 7-10 days 2-3 weeks

Correct Answer:

7-10 days

Explanation:

The duration reflects the typical course of acute gouty inflammation driven by monosodium urate crystals in a joint. A gout flare usually peaks within the first day and then gradually resolves as the inflammatory response subsides. Most classic attacks last about a week to ten days. Prompt treatment with NSAIDs, colchicine, or steroids can shorten the flare, but the common duration without extended prolongation is in the 7–10 day range.

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