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It is possible that high altitude can cause a gout attack in some cases. In 2002, a paper published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease supports the belief that gout flares are experienced by some people who move to a higher altitude. The reduction of oxygen in the blood at higher altitudes causes cells to generate excess uric acid and causes the blood to hold less uric acid in solution, which can bring on gout attacks in about half the people who suffer from gout.
Also, chronic exposure to high altitude is associated with the development of erythrocytosis, proteinuria, and, in some cases, hyperuricemia. Urate production (24-hour urine urate excretion and urine urate-creatinine ratio) was increased. The increase in uric acid levels appears to be caused by increased urate generation secondary to systemic hypoxia, although a relative impairment in renal excretion also may contribute Hyperuricemia. Among Hyperuricemia, 19% of patients suffered from gout.The people born in plane side residing in high altitude are more prone to Gout compared to people born in high altitude . The prevalence of Gout is greater in high altitude.
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Does gout cause high blood pressure?
no
Can gout cause high blood pressure?
yes
Can low potassium cause gout?
Eating acidic foods usually cause the gout. Eating foods that are high in purine causes gout. Diuretics like coffee can also cause gout. When you drink a lot of coffee, you go to the bathroom a lot. Going to the bathroom a lot causes the loss of potasium. Being low in potassium could be a part of gout, but it is these other foods that cause the loss of potassium. Bananas, white potatoes and strawberries are very high in potassium. So eat those. Cherry's, sweet or sour are also very good at curing gout.
Can sugar cause gout?
no sugar can not directly cause gout. however high sugar consumption leads to obesity which is a risk factor for hyperuricemia,hypertension,diabetes ; the last two affect kidney and hence removal of uric acid from body and ultimately can lead to hyperuricemia. thus indirectly sugar can lead to hyperuricemia which in turn causes gout. but sugar cannot cause gout directly.
The hypoxia associated with high altitude can cause?
vasoconstriction of the pulmonary blood vessels
Is gout genetic?
Gout can be inherited or it can be caused secondary to other disease such as kidney failure, certain enzyme malfunctions, chemotherapy (high cell turn over) and diet such as alcohol consumption and red meat and seafood.
Does phosphoric acid cause gout?
No, gout is caused by high uric acid levels which are caused by purines in food. When the body doesn't process the purines properly the high uric acid in the blood forms crystals between the joints causing great pain and inflammation If you already have gout, phosphoric acid can trigger an episode of gout to reoccur because of the acidic levels.
Are mushrooms bad for you?
Not to the best of my knowledge where RA is concerned. however they are high in purines and may cause problems with gout.
What a large temperature gradient at high altitude of the atmosphere cause?
Polar jet streams
What is healthier - living at low or high altitude?
High altitude
Why do we get altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017
Does a high-altitude burst cause the purposeful dissemination of radioactive material across an area without a nuclear detonation?
No, a high altitude burst usually reduces the fallout generated, also it is a nuclear detonation.
