subject: Gout Diagnosis And Treatment [print this page] Prediction of the gout attack is difficult. In most of the cases it starts at night times. Gout symptoms develops rapidly but last only for about 5-10 days period. In most of cases there are chances of gout returning back. When the gout disappears the person feels normal again.
The foremost symptom of gout is acute pain in the joint especially in the big toe. The main symptoms of gout are inflammation, red and shiny skin at the joint, itchy and peeling skin over the affected joint region, bulging and swelling. The pain in the joint is so intense that it makes walking and moving around very difficult.
Big toe is the main target of gout in most of the cases. However gout can affect other various joint like fingers, wrist, hand, elbow, ankles and heels. It is very important to start the gout treatment as soon as possible.
The major causes of gout are Hereditary reasons
Men are more victims of gout, generally it can occur in the age around 30-60 years and to women it occurs after their menopause. High intake of alcohol especially beer leads to high uric acid levels in the body. Overweight is also the main cause of gout
Intake of certain medicines leads to gout. The person with gout needs to take following prevention steps Take adequate liquid Keep body weight under control Dietary changes may also leads to gout. The diet should be low in purine content.
The following diet is recommended Diet which is rich in complex carbohydrates Low in protein contents
Should be low in fats Foods such as cherries, blue berries, bananas, low fat dairy food products, foods which are rich in vitamin C, rice, breads, cereals may also be taken. Gout diagnosis is difficult as it shows irregular behavior with uric acid levels. A needle is inserted in the joint and lubricant fluid is taken and observed under a microscope to see whether uric acid crystals are there are not.
Gout in ignored cases leads to severe complications like
1. Kidney stones 2. Kidney damage 3. Gout affecting several other joints in the body
by: David Watson.
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