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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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Why is gout called kings disease or rich man's disease?
Since ancient times, gout has been associated with overindulgence in rich food and drink. King Henry VIII is often brought to mind
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Some body told me to take febuxor 40 mg for uric acid?
Here is some information on the material you seem to be looking for for the rest of the article go to the related link (febuxostat (TAP Pharmaceutical Products)below.
Chicago, IL - Results of a phase 3, randomized, double-blind study show that febuxostat (TAP Pharmaceutical Products) is more effective in lowering serum uric acid than the current standard of care, allopurinol. "We have a potential alternative for patients with gout," lead investigator Dr Michael Becker (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL) told renal wire . "This is an area that has been static for 40 years, and febuxostat may represent a new option for treating these patients, particularly those with renal insufficiency." The company-sponsored findings appear in the December 8, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine [ 1 ].
While proponents and critics both agree that a treatment alternative for gout is long overdue and febuxostat is showing promise, some argue that the limitations of the present trial overestimate its benefit over allopurinol.
Why does your cat sleep on your gout foot?
Dogs are known to be able to smell and detect prostrate cancer and a recent article tells of a dog who has been trained to detect the smell and warn the owner, who is a diabetic, when there is a low blood sugar levels. I believe this is true.
Red meat is high in purin so it may well play a part in your problem.
Are Gout and Turf Toe the same?
No gout is generally the result of high uric acid in the blood stream. Often the first symptoms of this disease starts with excruciating pain at the top of the big toe joint. On the other hand "turf toe" is a painful condition at the base of the big toe. often as a result of athletic activities on hard surfaces, turf toe is more prevalent among athletes that compete on artificial turf.
Can you eat zucini when you have gout?
Zucchini is very low in purines. Purines are what is responsible for raising the production of uric acid in the blood stream. You can eat as much of it as you like.
You should avoid too much niacin when you have gout as the niacin competes with the means the body has for eliminating uric acid,
Does tonic water cause sleeplessness or difficulty in falling asleep?
The ingredient that is unique to tonic water is quinine. Although quinine has many bad effects when consumed to great excess, insomnia is not among them. In fact, somnolence -- the opposite of insomnia -- is common.
Does cream dory fish can be eaten by person with gout?
fish are considered. MODERATELY HIGH IN PURINES (100 to 400 mg. uric acid/100g) and should therefore be eaten in very limited amounts.
Does chocolate have uric acid in it?
No Chocolate is considered a low purine food. The uric acid in the body is produced by foods that have purines in them.
Why is protein bad for gout sufferers?
There are many purine rich proteins that should be avoided by gout sufferers as purines turn into uric acid which in turn turn into crystals that cause gout.
Can you get gout after having a stint fitted?
There is an increaced posibility of developing gout after surgery.
What is the Malayalam word of gout?
Vatham. There 200 types of vatham related deseases in Ayurveda and this type (gout) is caused by high uric acid in blood.
You were told to take guaiacum for gout?
Guaiacum resin is employed in the treatment of chronic rheumatism and gout; it is said to sometimes relieve the pain and inflammation involved in these diseases, and if taken between the attacks may lessen the tendency to recurrence. As th is material is also a mild diuretic I would be inclined to proceed with caution in the case of gout as diuretics are something that should be avoided in the case of gout.
If you had gout any where in your body previously then it is a pretty safe bet that it wil be described as a pre-existing condition iif you get it any where else. Gout is the result of uric acid crystals forming in your blood stream because you are not able to eliminate it with urine fast enough. That is the condition, Where you get it and when is part of the overall symptoms.
The reason that people want to know whether a condition would be considered PRE-EXISTING is because they want to know if it would be covered under the health policy. The answer varies from carrier to carrier. In some cases it would be covered at no difference in price; in some cases they would charge you extra; in MOST casees it would be excluded from coverage.
It seems that the only information available on this is that there is a rumor that it increases uric acid in the urine , which may be associated with gout.
How does gout lead to hypertension?
It seems that gout does not necessarily lead to hypertension( high blood pressure) but lifestyle choices that increase the chances of having gout also increase the chance of hypertension.
