Gout is one of the oldest diseases known. It was recognised by the ancient Greeks and the famous physician wrote about it.
It affects about one in 25 males and one in 100 females.
Gout is a common form of arthritis. Gout is caused by a build-up of a waste product, called uric acid, in the bloodstream. It is a breakdown of purines mainly derived from protein. When a person is in a Hyperuricaemia it means that there is an Excess amount of uric acid found and settles in the joints causing inflammation, pain and swelling. Gout can lead to other complication such as kidney stones and potentially renal failure which means 2/3 of uric acid is excreted by the kidney. Therefore successfully management is vital for a healthy living. This is prevented with a combination of medication and healthy lifestyle choices.
Other Places where uric acid can be deposited:
·Soft tissue, causing tophi (white chalky deposits) and tenosynovitis - tendon inflammation.
·Urinary tract, causing stones and potentially renal failure (since 2/3 of uric acid is excreted by the kidney)
It affects about one in 25 males and one in 100 females.
Gout is a common form of arthritis. Gout is caused by a build-up of a waste product, called uric acid, in the bloodstream. It is a breakdown of purines mainly derived from protein. When a person is in a Hyperuricaemia it means that there is an Excess amount of uric acid found and settles in the joints causing inflammation, pain and swelling. Gout can lead to other complication such as kidney stones and potentially renal failure which means 2/3 of uric acid is excreted by the kidney. Therefore successfully management is vital for a healthy living. This is prevented with a combination of medication and healthy lifestyle choices.
Other Places where uric acid can be deposited:
·Soft tissue, causing tophi (white chalky deposits) and tenosynovitis - tendon inflammation.
·Urinary tract, causing stones and potentially renal failure (since 2/3 of uric acid is excreted by the kidney)
My Personal Testimony
What is Gout
Causes of Gout
Symptoms of Gout
This information is for those who suffer from Gout
The most common site for gout attacks is the base of the big toe, but gout may affect ankles, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows.
Symptoms of an attack include: sudden, intense pain in a joint; swelling, inflammation and a feeling that the joint is very hot; reddish discolouration; marked tenderness (this tenderness can be so intense that even a blanket touching the skin can be unbearable); and
chills or fever, in some cases.
A gout attack usually strikes unexpectedly, but usually subsides in a few days with treatment. However, some people experience pain for several weeks. Gout attacks often re-occur and without the correct management, attacks may become more frequent.
You should contact your doctor if severe pain in a joint recurs or lasts more than a few days, especially if the pain is accompanied by chills or fever.
Symptoms of an attack include: sudden, intense pain in a joint; swelling, inflammation and a feeling that the joint is very hot; reddish discolouration; marked tenderness (this tenderness can be so intense that even a blanket touching the skin can be unbearable); and
chills or fever, in some cases.
A gout attack usually strikes unexpectedly, but usually subsides in a few days with treatment. However, some people experience pain for several weeks. Gout attacks often re-occur and without the correct management, attacks may become more frequent.
You should contact your doctor if severe pain in a joint recurs or lasts more than a few days, especially if the pain is accompanied by chills or fever.
Who Gets Gout
The typical sufferer from this painful condition is the overweight male who eats a lot of meat and consumes considerable amounts of alcohol. He will often have high blood pressure, too. Barbecues and other festive functions are the sorts of occasion that can lead to a sore foot when comes the next morning for some people.
Causes of Gout occurs when an abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Uric acid is the end product of the metabolism of chemicals called purines that are found in many foods. Normally, the body disposes of excess uric acid via the urine, but in people with gout uric acid accumulates in the body.
This can be due to reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidneys or the overproduction of uric acid by the body. This accumulation of uric acid may also lead to other causes such as kidney stones.When uric acid accumulates in the blood and tissues it crystallises out into a joint, taking on the shape of a needle. This causes a painful arthritis attack called a gout attack.
This type of attack commonly strikes the big toe, but other joints can be affected, including the instep, ankle, knee, wrist, elbow and fingers. Acute pain is generally the first symptom and then the affected joint becomes inflamed (almost infected-looking): red, swollen, hot and extremely sensitive to the touch.
This can be due to reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidneys or the overproduction of uric acid by the body. This accumulation of uric acid may also lead to other causes such as kidney stones.When uric acid accumulates in the blood and tissues it crystallises out into a joint, taking on the shape of a needle. This causes a painful arthritis attack called a gout attack.
This type of attack commonly strikes the big toe, but other joints can be affected, including the instep, ankle, knee, wrist, elbow and fingers. Acute pain is generally the first symptom and then the affected joint becomes inflamed (almost infected-looking): red, swollen, hot and extremely sensitive to the touch.
How To Prevent an acute attack of Gout
Preventing acute gout attacks is equally as important as treating the gout.
Prevention of gout generally involves:
- maintaining adequate fluid intake to promote the excretion of uric acid;
- weight reduction, if necessary.
This can be achieved by reducing dietary fat and calorie intake, which should be combined with a regular aerobic exercise programme.
However, crash diets should be avoided as this can lead to an increase in uric acid levels through lowered uric acid excretion;
- dietary changes to reduce uric acid levels in the blood.
You should avoid purine-rich foods such as shellfish, organ meats (liver, brains, kidney etc.), and anchovies and sardines.
You should also limit the intake of dried beans and peas and yeast products; and
reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption.
Alcohol can cause uric acid levels to rise and can also have a diuretic effect that can add to dehydration and precipitate gout attacks.
Prevention of gout generally involves:
- maintaining adequate fluid intake to promote the excretion of uric acid;
- weight reduction, if necessary.
This can be achieved by reducing dietary fat and calorie intake, which should be combined with a regular aerobic exercise programme.
However, crash diets should be avoided as this can lead to an increase in uric acid levels through lowered uric acid excretion;
- dietary changes to reduce uric acid levels in the blood.
You should avoid purine-rich foods such as shellfish, organ meats (liver, brains, kidney etc.), and anchovies and sardines.
You should also limit the intake of dried beans and peas and yeast products; and
reduction or elimination of alcohol consumption.
Alcohol can cause uric acid levels to rise and can also have a diuretic effect that can add to dehydration and precipitate gout attacks.
What are the aggrivating Factors for Gout
There are a number of conditions that can cause acute attacks of gout. These include:
dehydration;
injury to a joint;
excessive intake of purine-containing foods;
sudden starvation;
heavy alcohol intake; and
recent surgery (this may be related to changes in the body fluid balance because of fasting before surgery).
dehydration;
injury to a joint;
excessive intake of purine-containing foods;
sudden starvation;
heavy alcohol intake; and
recent surgery (this may be related to changes in the body fluid balance because of fasting before surgery).
How to test for Gout
Blood tests can be done to measure the amount of uric acid in the blood, although this may not be conclusive of gout.
Also, your doctor can insert a needle into the affected joint, remove some fluid from the area and examine this fluid for the uric acid crystals characteristic of gout.
Also, your doctor can insert a needle into the affected joint, remove some fluid from the area and examine this fluid for the uric acid crystals characteristic of gout.
Treating an acute attack of gout
Pain relievers, such as paracetamol or other more powerful analgesics, are used to manage the pain.
Anti-inflammatories, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are used to decrease joint inflammation and reduce the pain.
If NSAIDs cannot be given because of an ulcer, colchicine may be used to settle an attack.
Steroids may be injected into the joint to control an attack of gout.
Aspirin must be avoided.
Resting the joint, possibly in a splint, and applying ice packs may help.
Anti-inflammatories, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are used to decrease joint inflammation and reduce the pain.
If NSAIDs cannot be given because of an ulcer, colchicine may be used to settle an attack.
Steroids may be injected into the joint to control an attack of gout.
Aspirin must be avoided.
Resting the joint, possibly in a splint, and applying ice packs may help.
Medication to stop re-occurance of Gout
Allopurinol is used in long-term prevention of gout and decreases the body's production of uric acid.
Medications may be used to increase uric acid passed in the urine.
These types of medications (uricosuric drugs), for example probenecid, assist in reducing the risk of recurrent attacks of arthritis, kidney stones and kidney disease.
People experiencing gout attacks should, however, avoid medications containing aspirin as these can make gout worse.
Medications may be used to increase uric acid passed in the urine.
These types of medications (uricosuric drugs), for example probenecid, assist in reducing the risk of recurrent attacks of arthritis, kidney stones and kidney disease.
People experiencing gout attacks should, however, avoid medications containing aspirin as these can make gout worse.
My Cure for Gout
Hi there my name is Matty Tau, and I have been a gout sufferer for about 15 years.
I am one of those blokes who love and enjoy eating big meals with lots of meat on top. Unfortunately, consequences arise from such a lifestyle. Yes, it leads me to the worse condition call GOUT!. (hmmm you can feel my frustration there.. I just had to let it out.).
Oh, I had many complications from gout. I had a sore big toe, a sore foot and hand, and at times when the gout got to its worse condition I would also have a headache.
The worse thing when I didn't know that I suffered from gout, I asked my wife whether she could massage the affected area to subside the pain or to remedy the situation.
The next day I arose from bed, I was so crippled and could not move myself out of bed. I could not even walk because the pain was so unbearable that even a touch of a pillow was unbearable to take. Silent tears of pain and frustration on the corner of my eyes began to flow..... "yes, men do cry too you know.. where not robots if that is what you're thinking..".
Basically the massage got me crippled. I found out later that the worse thing you can do to gout is to tamper with it or even massage it or indulge it in warm or hot water. It will only makes things worse.
It got me to a stage that I have to find a cure for gout. I went through a lot of medication just to get rid off gout but it was not what I was looking for. For a short term remedy yes, but it cannot get rid of it completely.
The only medication that was out there at the time or to my knowledge for me was drugs from the chemist. Yes drugs and more drugs into my system which may lead to other complication and problems.
That is why I decided to dedicate this blog for those of you who suffer from this kind of ailment or sickness. Yes I have finally find a natural cure for gout that I want to share with you... Not only that the amazing thing about my information of a natural cure is that it is completely free. Why? Because I know the pain you're going through right now...
I am one of those blokes who love and enjoy eating big meals with lots of meat on top. Unfortunately, consequences arise from such a lifestyle. Yes, it leads me to the worse condition call GOUT!. (hmmm you can feel my frustration there.. I just had to let it out.).
Oh, I had many complications from gout. I had a sore big toe, a sore foot and hand, and at times when the gout got to its worse condition I would also have a headache.
The worse thing when I didn't know that I suffered from gout, I asked my wife whether she could massage the affected area to subside the pain or to remedy the situation.
The next day I arose from bed, I was so crippled and could not move myself out of bed. I could not even walk because the pain was so unbearable that even a touch of a pillow was unbearable to take. Silent tears of pain and frustration on the corner of my eyes began to flow..... "yes, men do cry too you know.. where not robots if that is what you're thinking..".
Basically the massage got me crippled. I found out later that the worse thing you can do to gout is to tamper with it or even massage it or indulge it in warm or hot water. It will only makes things worse.
It got me to a stage that I have to find a cure for gout. I went through a lot of medication just to get rid off gout but it was not what I was looking for. For a short term remedy yes, but it cannot get rid of it completely.
The only medication that was out there at the time or to my knowledge for me was drugs from the chemist. Yes drugs and more drugs into my system which may lead to other complication and problems.
That is why I decided to dedicate this blog for those of you who suffer from this kind of ailment or sickness. Yes I have finally find a natural cure for gout that I want to share with you... Not only that the amazing thing about my information of a natural cure is that it is completely free. Why? Because I know the pain you're going through right now...
Say Goodbye to Gout
