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Gout
Gout is the inflammation of joints caused by too much uric acid. It is a form of arthritis in the joints leading to the sudden development of pain and inflammation.
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If one goes through treatment for Gout, how likely is it to come back?
It can still come back because this is a ongoing problem. The symptoms can be relieved by treatment but it is a chronic issue.
What is a good home remedy for gout?
There are no simple home remedies for gout. Gout is a widespread illness and goes back into prehistory. If, in that time, a simple remedy for this condition had become available, all the doctors or drug manufacturers on earth would not be able to stop the word from getting out.
Despite the above, here are some home remedies that supposedly help:
- Fruits: fresh cherries; bananas (don't overeat; this leads to constipation); strawberries; apples.
- Drinking the following: lots of water; peppermint tea; and cherry juice.
To reduce the pain from the gout, apply ice on the painful area.
However as the theory goes, uric acid crystals are more likely to develop in the cooler areas of the body leading one to assume that the act of cooling the body would create a situation where more crystals can be developed.
Yes they can. Visceral gout is not an unusual problem in egg producing poultry flocks and is difficult to diagnose. Affected birds show no symptoms and produce normally until they are close to death.
Is tamarind an antidote to reduce uric acid levels in blood?
No. Tamarind will exponentially elevate the uric acid levels. Gout paitients should never even touch tamarind.
What causes bumps and stiffness of hands?
The stiffness in the hands may be the result of inflammation in and around the joints. the bumps may be either deformity's forming as a result of RA or rheumatoid nodules these can a pear and disappear just as easily. If you are showing these symptoms you should consult a health professional about it.
Is it bad to drink Gatorade if you have gout?
I do believe so. I had to prep for a colonoscopy a few days ago, and I had to drink a half gallon of Gatorade with the powered laxative. I had a gout attack that evening, and was fasting. The previous 2 days for meals I had low purine foods. I can always predict when I will get a mild flare up, based on the things I should not eat. This one was a mystery until I saw it on line.
Is turmeric OK for a gout patient?
Turmeric (Turmaric acid) : Haldi in Indian. A spice and a dye. It has anti-septic effects, but to reduce uric acid is not yet proved.
What exactly are the best foods to lower uric acid?
Drinking 2-3 liters of water a day can lower uric acid naturally by helping the kidneys flush the uric acid out of the body. Also a change of diet may be needed by going on a diet low in purines. Foods to avoid would be fatty red meats, poultry, and Beer. Good foods to turn to that are low in purines would be tuna, salmon, bread, cereal, pasta, etc.
Can people with gout eat cornmeal?
A person who has gout can eat cornmeal without any issues. They can eat as much as they want, in moderation of course. Foods to avoid are sugar and fatty foods that can cause a buildup of uric acid which contributes to gout.
How are acute attacks of gout treated?
If the pain is unbearable (I know), seek medical attention for a prescription. That's the fastest way out of the pain. Gout will return at some time so watch what kinds of food your eating to reduce your risks of future attacks. Check out GoutDiet.net for helpful tips
You should keep any alcohol consumption strictly limited if you have gout as alcohol acts as a diuretic which increases the concentration of existing uric acid in the system by reducing the amount of available water,
Will a blood test show kidney stones?
None really.
If you have the symptoms then some imaging technique should be used to prove it.
(Sonograms, X-rays, etc)
SHould you use ice or heat on a stiff neck?
I just pinched my neck and i can feel it freezing up, Here is the treatment I found on Web MD....
For sudden (acute) neck pain:
- Place an ice pack or cold pack over painful muscles for 48 to 72 hours. This will help decrease any pain, muscle spasm, or swelling. If the problem is near the shoulder or upper back, ice the back of the neck. If you prefer, try ice massage. Massage the painful area with ice for 7 to 10 minutes, long enough to numb the pain. Ice frozen in a paper cup works well. Be sure not to damage your skin (frostbite).
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How is gout the disease transmitted?
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.
Can you get Gout in your knees?
Yes.
Absolutely no. It is impossible to get gout in your thigh. Gout is an accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. Your thigh is the area between your hip and knee and is not a joint there fore it can not get gout.
Does red or white wineaffect gout?
Wines will increase the risk of having a gout attack if you have a predisposition to gout.
Are kidney problems caused by gout?
They can be. the uric acid crystals that are formed in the blood that cause gout can setle in the kidney and interfere with its opperation, gout can also be responsible for forming stones.
Turkey burgers are bad for gout. In fact, all wild game should be kept to a minimum if you are prone to gout.
