1 Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly. 2  Gouty arthritis is caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid in a joint. 3  Gout can cause symptoms and signs such as. 4  nodules under the skin called tophi, 5  joint redness,  swollen joints,
For a headache or muscle ache, take 325 mg of aspirin every 4-6 hours. To prevent a heart attack, take two low-dose (81 mg) aspirin every day if youâre at risk or over 40. If you think youâre having a heart attack, take 325 mg of aspirin, and make sure to chew the aspirin before swallowing, because it gets into the bloodstream quicker.
You may use aspirin to help treat minor pain. To treat pain, a typical treatment with aspirin is four to eight 81-mg tablets every four hours or one to two 325-mg tablets every four hours. You should never take more than 48 81-mg tablets or 12 325-mg tablets in 24 hours. Your doctor may also prescribe aspirin to help prevent heart attack or stroke.