PRESCRIBED FOR: Colchicine is used for the treatment of acute flares of gout. It also is used for treating FMF in adults and children 4 years of age or older.Other unapproved uses of colchicine include treatment of pseudogout, amyloidosis, and scleroderma.These unapproved uses of colchicine require further evaluation.RESCRIBED FOR: Colchicine is used for the treatment of acute flares of gout. It also is used for treating FMF in adults and children 4 years of age or older.
A simple test called an ankle-brachial index (ABI) often is used to diagnose P.A.D. The ABI compares blood pressure in your ankle to blood pressure in your arm. This test shows how well blood is flowing in your limbs.
An ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is among the simplest available methods of identifying blockages in arteries. It takes about 10-15 minutes and is performed in the office by a physician or staff. A specialized âDopplerâ stethoscope and blood pressure cuff is used. The blood pressure is measured in both arms and both ankles. Your doctor then compares the two readings of the arms to the readings of the legs. A normal ABI reading is 1.0 (with a range of 0.9 to 1.3), which means that your legs are receiving just as much blood flow as your arms.