21st August 2020

A 70-year-old male visits his GP a couple of days after having developed a sudden bout of extreme pain in his left big toe during the night

A 70-year-old male visits his GP a couple of days after having developed a sudden bout of extreme pain in his left big toe during the night. On examination, the area appears red, swollen and tender. The patient suffers from chronic kidney disease and is, among other medications, taking Warfarin as prophylaxis for his atrial fibrillation. What is the most appropriate treatment for his pain?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.