my fiance has it, and its really hurting him! i need to know how i can help him...
2007-03-19 06:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by Yvonne 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Gout is a type of arthritis that strikes like a bolt from the blue.Its excruciating,throbbing pain often hits at night,turning the skin red hot and leaving the affected joint swollen and tender.Worse an attack can last for days.
Head these Dos and dont's from experts.
During an acute attack keep the affected joint elevated and at rest.
Reach for ibuprofen,if the dosage does't give relief Consult the doctor.
Avoid aspirin.
Limit purine-containing foods.
Drink lots of water.
Consider herbal teas.
Don't drink alcohol.
Control your blood pressure.
Beware of fad diets.
Don't wear tight shoes.
2007-03-19 07:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-16 16:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gout is caused by to much nucleic acid, in your DNA But dont worry, apparantly if you elevate the gouty place and keep it cool it should all be fine. If you seek medical advice, they'll probs take a blood test to make sure its gout and then give you some drugs to cure it.
2016-03-16 23:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin - he has to get his uric acid levels down.
It is painful and a result of arthritis. It is also a chronic condition that will flair on and off for the rest of his life. Talk to his Rheumatologist with him about how you can help.
He needs steroids to reduce the inflammation.
Fresh Pineapple and black cherries relieve the swelling and pain too.
Avoid Nightshade vegetables during a flare up. (Tomatoes, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, among others.)
Amazon.com has a CD-ROM that we found very helpful for my dad. It arrived blank - so the company UPS'd us a replacement for free.
You can find it at:
http://www.amazon.com/
and just type in: Gout Psuedogout
It should come up as the second item on the list... "21st Century Complete Medical Guide to GOUT"
Good luck! Peace.
2007-03-19 07:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cherry Juice - it will take it away. Go to your health food store and ask them.
2007-03-19 09:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋