Gout is the result of a build up of Uric acid crystals in the joints after uric acid in the blood reaches saturation point.
Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints.
No Gout comes on sudenly and without warning.
Yes Gout is cause by a high concentration of uric acid in the blood stream at a certain point this starts to turn into fine sharp crystals that invade the synovial joints, particularly in extremity's where the temperature of the body is lower. these crystals can also build up in other parts of the body leading to deformity and kidney problems for example.
There is no cure. Treatment with drugs, usually colchchine, and diet. Gout is caused by a build up of uric acid. Dietary restrictions include wild game , heavy Sauces and Gravies. Henry VIII suffered from gout due to unrelenting overindulgence in food and drink.
stone-like deposits known as tophi may build up in the joints, ligaments, and tendons, leading to permanent joint deformity and decreased motion. (In addition to causing the tophi associated with gout, hyperuricemia can also cause kidney stones
persons with a genetic predisposition to goutyarthritis or perhaps a problem with the kidneys can end up suffering from gout. Gout is the result of high uric acid in the blood turning into uric acid crystals which are tiny sharp things that settle in joints and other tissue causing extreme pain. gout is not contagious and can not be transferred from one person to another.
Persons that have gout usually have to keep in mind that they are likely to suffer from flare ups of the disease for life. and that it would be wise for their healths sake to keep this in mind by keeping purines down in their diet. uric acid crystals can build up in parts of the body other then joints including the kidneys so a persons predisposition to gout should be taken very seriously.
Gout occurs when a diet too rich in meats, seafood and alcohol causes uric acid to build up between joints and tendons. To alleviate gout, you should limit your meat and seafood consumption, eliminate alcohol from your diet, and focus on complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, and drink plenty of water.
It is a natural part of the gasses that happen in joints it is not a problem.
The reason you can not stop popping your joints is because you have a build up of fluid
You will end up having a lot of unnecessary pain and as gout can damage joints and other tissue such as the kidney you would be taking a needless risk with your health.
Yes, Gout is a form of arthritis. Arthritis is the term used problems that end up causing problems and pain in the joints of the body. and is treated by a rheumatologist
It isn't "contracted" really. Rather it is a result of having too much uric acid in your system. This build-up of uric acid causes crystals to form, especially at the joints, and the ensuing pain from gout is a result of the inflammation from those crystals forming. Certain foods and drinks such as seafood, pork and alcohol can elevate the risk of gout while vitamin C, coffee, dairy products and physical exercise have been shown to reduce the risk of gout.