Gout
A form of arthritis, Gout can become very painful if left untreated. Come to urgent care if you have a Gout attack.
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What is Gout?
Gout is a kind of arthristis that effects your joints, namely the:
- toes
- feet
- ankles
- knees
- hands
- elbows
Gout is characterised by a shiny, red and inflamed appearance of the joints. Unfortunately, it is also painful.
What is a Gout attack?
People who have Gout often experience a flare-up called a Gout attack. This can feel quite severe and urgent GP care is needed.
A Gout attack is likely in involve:
- extra swelling
- lose of range of motion
- heat and shininess around the joint
- intensity of pain around the joint
Importantly, if a Gout attack goes untreated, it can cause ongoing complications. These include:
- kidney damage, renal issues or kidney failure
- joint damage
- can increase the chances of a stroke or heart disease.
First aid for a mild Gout attack
When a Gout Attack occurs, manage your pain with these five tips:
- Using over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen. If you have a prescribed Gout medication such as Colchicine or Corticosteroids, you can start that too.
- Increase your water intake to help with hydration.
- Avoid alcohol, especially beer.
- Don’t eat foods high in purines which create uric acid, i.e. mushrooms, asparagus, or seafood like mussels, scallops, mackerel and sardines.
- In contrast, foods high in Vitamin C may help decrease uric acid. Try cherries, oranges, bell peppers or pineapple. It won’t hurt to try!
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要提供身份和资格证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 |
15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 |
15 分钟* $19.50 |
30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 |
30 分钟 $39.00 |
45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。