Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis that usually affects the toe joints. Middle age men those who consume large amounts of meat, eggs and other purine rich foods are more prone to gout. Women are less prone to gout because of their female hormone estrogen. There are many factors, responsible for gout.
More likely to have gout, if you are -
- A middle aged man aged between 40 to 50 years
- A post-menopausal woman.
- Consuming high purine foods such red meat and seafood (see Prevention)
- Drinking excess alcohol
- Taking certain diuretic medication.
- Having a family history of gout
- Suffering from kidney disease.
- Overweight
- Suffering from high blood pressure
Certain medicines are also known for causing gout such as diuretics, niacin, low doses of aspirin, cyclosporine and some drugs used to treat cancer.
An attack of gout often starts at night usually in the big toe. Some other joints may also be affected. Some common symptoms of gout are pain and swelling, fever, red and shiny skin around your joint. Frequent gout attacks can also lead to kidney troubles and tophi, which are soft tissue swellings caused by uric acid crystals. Gout sufferers are also at risk for kidney disease or kidney stones.
In addition to visiting your doctor for treatment, follow some tips on treatment for gout pain:
- Try to avoid high purine foods that stimulate the production of uric acid. Some well known high purine foods are meat and meat stock, shellfish, fatty fish, anchovies, eggs, and caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate).
-'''''? Eat moderate purine foods no more than 1 serving a day: Some common moderate purine foods are spinach, dry beans, yeast, whole-grain cereals, breads, asparagus, cauliflower, lentils, mushrooms, oatmeal and dry peas.
-'''''? Say low or not to alcohol.
-'''''? In order to eliminate excess uric acid from your body, try to drink eight to ten glasses of water on daily basis.
-'''''? Drinking herbal teas, rosehip and peppermint are also beneficial in the treatment of gout pain.
-'''''? Eat vitamin C and phosphorous rich fruits for your good. Natural source of phosphorous is banana and vitamin C is found abundantly in citrus fruits like oranges, lemon, cherries and berries.
-'''''? Eating a bowl full of cherries is an effective treatment for gout pain. According to the experts cherries are loaded with natural enzyme that helps break down and promote the excretion of uric acid.
-'''''? Don't wear tight-fitting shoes.
-'''''? Try to eat a well-balanced diet and exercise to lose excess weight.
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