what is gout?

Answer 1

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid is not harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But when uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.

Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout.

To stop a gout attack quickly, your doctor can prescribe a large daily dose of one or more medicines. The doses will get smaller as your symptoms go away. Relief from a gout attack often begins within 24 hours if you start treatment right away.

To prevent future attacks, your doctor can prescribe a medicine to reduce uric acid buildup in your blood.

To ease the pain during a gout attack, rest the joint that hurts. Taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help you feel better. But don't take aspirin. It can make gout worse by raising the uric acid level in the blood.

Changing the way you eat can help you manage your gout. Eat a healthy mix of foods so you get the nutrients you need. Limit foods like meat, fish, and beer. Drink plenty of water and other fluids.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gout is a disease that is ultimately caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. Hyperuricemia occurs; an elevated blood level of uric acid - the liver produces more acid than the body can excrete (through urine) at one time.

Dietary conditions can be taken into account for a cause of gout as well; foods that are rich such as cream sauces, red wine and red meat can bring on the disease. The kidneys cannot properly filter out all of the uric acid from the blood and
as a result, uric acid in the blood crystallizes and settles in the joint spaces. This can cause swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and pain, usually within the joints of the big toe (hallux) or the ankle.

Hope this helps! =)

Answer 4

Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals build up in the body.
This can happen in the area of the big toe and cause a lot of pain.
Our foods contain purines; some foods are higher in this than others.
The doctor may place you on a lower purine diet (of which they will usually provide you a list of foods to avoid. There is also medications that can lower the uric acid in the blood
Here an alternative way to cure gout?

Answer 5

gout is a chronic type of inflammatory arthritis that causes immediate attacks of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling in some joints. Usually, the joints in the big toe are affected, but gout can also affect the instep, ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows. Gout is caused when there is over production of uric acid in the body. Genetics can play a role in who develops gout. It can also occur as a complication of other conditions. Some people inherit the inability to process uric acid and lose it in the urine. High blood levels of uric acid in turn causes sodium monourate crystals to collect in the joint fluid and joint coverings leading to gout, a painful stiff swollen joint.

Answer 6

Gout is a disease due to a congenital disorder of uric acid metabolism. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. 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.

Answer 7

Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease due to a congenital disorder of uric acid metabolism. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. 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.

Answer 8

It's a form of arthritis:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout/DS00090

Answer 9

A build up of Uric Acid which settles in the joints, most notably, the big toe. It is very similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 10

No confirmed cause, but linked to a exorbitant lifestyle. Sedentary behaviour, is a factor. Usually in the foot, extreme pain until treated with medication. Preventitive medacation, lifestlye, and diet can control it.