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What is Gout?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of acute arthritis caused by hyperurecemia which is an elevated level of monosodium urate, or uric acid, in the blood. Due to an inability of the body to purge this excess of uric acid, uric acid crystals could form, usually in the soft tissue of the joints, which could cause the patient great pain. Inflammation, tenderness and intense pain, particularly in the big toe, are all indicators that a patient has gout.
Gout Causes :-
(1) In males aged 30 to 60
(2) In women of menopausal age
(3) Eating food with high levels of purines regularly or without moderation
(4) Consumption of excessive alcohol
(5) In a long-term administration of diuretics ("water pills"), which increase the flow of urine from the body.
(6) Taking medicines that can increase uric acid in the bloodstream, like the vitamin B12
(7) Having a genetic history of gout
(8) In malfunctioning kidneys, wherein kidneys do not excrete enough urate through urine
(9) In overweight individuals
(10) Having high blood pressure
(11) Having injured a joint
(12) In genetic malfunctioning of metabolism which might lead to overproduction of urate and withholding of uric acid in your bloodstreams
Gout Symptoms:-
Gout can occur in stages: from asymptomatic, to acute, inter-critical, and to chronic stage. One can experience the following symptoms, whenever affected by gout:
(1) Stiffness and severe pain of the affected joint
(2) Inflammation and warmth of the affected joint
(3) Redness of the area on the affected joint
(4) Fever
(5) Firm, white lumps under the skin, called tophi.
Gout Alternative Treatment and Medicine Tips:-
(1) Drink water to help your kidneys flush excess uric acid out of your system. A minimum of 12 eight-ounce glasses a day has been suggested.
(2) Keep a close eye on your diet. Since the breakdown of natural chemical compounds called 'purines' into excess uric acid in your bloodstream is at the heart of your gout, it makes sense to try to keep away from purine-rich food. Foods such as poultry, dried legumes, shellfish, red meat, game and offal are all high in purines, so should be avoided.
(3) Eat vegetables and fruits that are high in vitamin C., particularly oranges. Vitamin C. can reduce uric acid levels in your bloodstream.
(4) Some studies have shown that drinking coffee - both decaff and regular - reduces uric acid levels although, exactly how, no one knows.
(5) Blue-red fruits such as cherries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes etc. are also known to be beneficial, especially cherries.
(6) Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. Herbs such as; Nettle, Juniper, Hawthorn, Garlic, Devil's Claw.
(7) Gently exercise the affected joint. Exercise helps to strengthen the joint, reduce stiffness and increase flexibility.
