Regarding the management of this patient, which of the following is TRUE:
A. Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is indicated to abort this gouty flare
B. High-dose colchicine is a safe, effective, and first-line treatment
C. The presence of podagra is a reliable indicator of a gouty flare
D. NSAIDs such as aspirin are effective in treating gouty flares
In the meantime, a quote -- "The gout is so common a disease, that there is scarcely a man in the world, whether he has had it or not, but thinks he knows perfectly what it is." William Cadogan (1711-97), A Dissertation on the Gout, and All Chronic Diseases, Jointly Considered