I have had problems with gout over the years. I have learned that there is a family history of the condition - there have been people on both my mom and dad's side of the family who have had the condition. I'm thinking that I've got a genetic predisposition to gout, I was wondering if it was something that would've come from my mom's side or dad's?
2007-01-27 15:35:08 · 7 answers · asked by some_guy_times_50 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease due to an inborn disorder of the uric acid metabolism .This provokes an inflammatory reaction of these tissues. These deposits often increase in size and burst through the skin to form sinuses discharging a chalky white material.
Normally, the human bloodstream only carries small amounts of uric acid. However, if the blood has an elevated concentration of uric acid, uric acid crystals are deposited in the cartilage and tissue surrounding joints. Elevated blood levels of uric acid can also result in uric kidney stones.
The signs:
The classic picture is of excruciating and sudden pain, swelling, redness, warmness and stiffness in the joint. Low-grade fever may also be present. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved.
The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. For example, a blanket draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain.
Treatment:
If u go to doctor, they might give u a medicine called indomethacin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This helps u to treat the virus properly.
And yes, it is a geneticly disorder and u can get it from both sides of the family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout#Signs_and_symptoms
2007-01-28 01:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by anhtu6868 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 03:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Loren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Father has gout a good bit there for awhile, till the Dr. told him what to eat and not to eat,. Gout is caused by a certain amount of acid building up in your body,it usually hits your knees or your feet. Best thing to do ASK your Doctor and good luck.
2007-01-27 15:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by sunshinerosered1234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gout is a type of arthritis, so if both sides have shown signs of gout or arthritis symptoms you could be destined for it from either side. It would be very hard to say what side it came from, it's just life........some get it, some don't. I don't get Gout, I have spinal arthritis, my son get's Gout episodes, both sides have arthritis but no Gout. So it just goes...................Good luck.
2007-01-27 15:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really close to either come to think about it. But I was closer to my maternal grandmother than my paternal. I'm closer to my father side since I was hardly around my mother side while growing up, some of the people on my mother side I haven't seen in years until a few months ago when my grandmother got sick and died.
2016-03-15 01:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men usually get gout. Must come from your fathers side.
2007-01-27 15:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to family genetics, gout is strongly influenced by diet .Unfortunately, dietary trends seem to run in families too.Avoid salty,fried,and fatty foods. It will help tremendously.
2007-01-27 17:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by basketchick43078 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋