2007-12-16 16:12:59 · 8 answers · asked by Arvind S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Gout is inflammation of joints brought about by uric acid crystal. The first attack is often at the big toe. It is very painful. It usually affect men after middle age and women after menopause. Indomethacin can bring instant relief. Severe case may require cholchicine.
Avoid high purine food, such organ meat, legumes, shell fish, and drink plenty of water.
2007-12-16 16:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 18:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by Williams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gout is a condition that arises when an accumulation of uric acid occurs in the body. This is usually the result of a diet that is high in protein. It can also occur during dehydration and in some blood disorders. Symptoms of gout are sharp pains in a specific area, often in the feet. It is diagnosed by blood test and there is medication for it. Just drinking extra water many times during the day can help.
2007-12-16 16:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by Debbie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above are correct except the hobo thing that's just bad taste and rude. Gout however does not only effect the big toe but yes it mostly affects toes. I had/have this and the only time it hit me was the most painful thing I ever felt even the pressure of a light sheet touching it was killing me. Now i talk a Chinese herbal mixture to keep uric acid from building up. I use Chinese herbal remedies for a lot of things instead of drugs because the Chinese have been curing things like this for thousands of years. And they do work.
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2007-12-16 16:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by Psycmixer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gout is a condition where there is an excess of uric acid in your system. Uric acid is the primary component of urine. The uric acid due to it's composition tends to collect in the joints of the body where it becomes concentrated and then crystallizes. It is very painful and is considered to be a form of arthritis. It can however be treated/controlled with medication.
2007-12-16 16:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by murse dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a type of arthritis that affects the big toe. It is caused by high uric acid in the blood.The person has to take colchinine to reduce the uric acid. It also causes kidney stones
2007-12-16 16:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by impurrfect10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another folk remedy is to eat a few cherries or drink black cherry juice daily to avoid gouty flare-ups. I can't vouch for it, but several people have told me that it works.
2007-12-16 16:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by because u don't APPLY urself 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/gout/default.asp
Here is a link that will explain it all.
2007-12-16 16:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋