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What is the medical name for gout in the hand?
It does not matter where you have it it is still called gout.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the joints resulting from hyperuricemia?
Gouty arthritis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the joints resulting from hyperuricemia. Podagra is the name of the typical "big toe" presentation of gout.
What is the best type of Dr to treat gout?
Standard medical treatment of acute attacks of gout includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
What medical condition is associated with high blood concentrations of uric acid?
High blood concentrations of uric acid can lead to gout. Gout is the most commonly associated medical condition with high blood concentrations of uric acid.
What medication can be used to cure gout?
Before obtaining any medical advice, one should always contact a doctor. However, there are several gout cures readily available when used under appropriate medical supervision. Two examples of such cures are Allopurinol and Prednisone.
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.
What are the best treatment options for Gout?
Gout is a medical condition that is most often accompanied by acute inflammatory arthritis. There are many ways to treat gout. NSAID's are often prescribed to tread the painful symptoms. For those that are unable to tolerate NSAID's, there are glucocorticoid steroids, Colchicine, Pegloticase, and Prophylaxis.
How does tomato juice affect gout?
Tomatoes can be safely eaten by sufferers of gout. Although this may be true for whole tomatoes I have personally had 2 bouts of gout brought on by drinking tomato juice. I have only just confirmed that tomato juice is a cause of gout today with a medical professional. I have never had an attack of gout from eating whole tomatoes, tomato soup or tomato sauce; so it may be something to do with the processing of the tomato juice.
What is the medical term meaning condition also called crystal-induced arthritis is caused by excessive uric acid?
Gout
Can sleep apnea cause gout?
No it doesnt cause this complaint. There is no pathological nor epidemiological evidence that shows sleep apnea alone causes gout and the cure of sleep apnea is the cure for gout. The Sleep journal provides a great disservice to the public, especially to the gouties, by publishing such a misleading and fraudulent medical claims in the Letter.
Is flat bread safe for gout?
Recommended diets for gout usually permit wholegrain breads, so any fladbread made with whole wheat or other whole grains are probably safe. However your best source of information is your own doctor or medical professional. See the list of foods for gout linked below.
Does charcoal cure gout?
No, charcoal does not cure gout.Some homeopathic treatments for gout seem to have good effect, such as cherries, cherry juice, and grape seed extract. A greater intake of pantothenic acid (a B vitamin) and potassium may be beneficial.For relief from gout attacks, probably the most beneficial medicine is naproxen sodium. It is recommended to stay away from aspirin and aspirin-like compounds.There are some other medicines that one's doctor can prescribe to help relieve gout, such as colchicine.Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. For proper treatment, one should always see a medical professional.
