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Gout Symptoms and Treatments
- 1. http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health- conditions/gout
- 2. • Type of arthritis • Caused by elevated uric acid levels in blood • Symptoms: inflammation, swelling, extreme pain • Crystal deposits in joints from excess uric acid • More common in men • Very common condition • Women more likely to experience gout after menopause • One of most frequently diagnosed conditions
- 3. • Excess uric acid may lead to destruction of joints, kidney stones and permanent kidney damage • Hereditary – body’s inability to process uric acid • Normally, uric acid dissolves in bloodstream, passes through kidneys and is excreted in urine
- 4. • Obesity, heavy alcohol consumption, high blood pressure may increase risk • Other diseases which cause increased uric acid: leukemia, lymphoma, hemoglobin disorders • Other events: dehydration, surgery, joint injury • Effective gout remedies can control gout attacks and avoid painful gout
- 5. • Big toe most common site • Swelling • Redness • Sharp, intolerable pain • Feelings of warmness • Inflammation • Attacks can be sudden – a few hours to a few days • One attack makes future attacks likely
- 6. • Decrease risk by decreasing food intake containing purines, which produce uric acid when broken down by the body • Cut back on seafood and red meat • Reduce alcohol consumption • Increase low-fat dairy and whole grain consumption • Lose weight if overweight
- 7. • Natural gout treatments available • Positive, holistic approach to managing gout and eliminate gout symptoms quickly • Become pain free • Learn about natural gout remedies: • http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health-condit
- 8. • At Megavista Health, we focus on positive, holistic health and nutrition. • Learn more about gout and other health conditions by visiting: • http://www.megavista-health.com