Gout
Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric acid in the body. This overload of uric acid leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in tissues of the body, especially the joints. People with gout either produce too much uric acid, or more commonly, their bodies have a problem in removing it.
Causes of Gout
Uric acid is generated as we metabolize the food we eat and as the body's tissues are broken down during normal cell turnover. Some people with gout generate too much uric acid.
Symptoms of Gout
The signs and symptoms of gout are almost always acute, occurring suddenly (often at night) and without warning.
The first symptom of gout is typically the sudden onset of a hot, red, swollen joint. The most common joint involved is at the base of the big toe where swelling can be associated with severe tenderness, but almost any joint can be involved.
Treatment of Gout
The treatment of an acute attack of gout involves measures and medications that reduce inflammation.
Surgery is rarely needed for gout unless significant joint damage has occurred from lack of effective treatment.
Don?:
- Eat large amounts of red meat and seafood.
- Consume alcoholic beverages regularly or in excess. Alcohol can inhibit the excretion of uric acid. If you?e having a gout attack, it? best to avoid alcohol completely.
- Eat organ meats (liver, brains, kidney and sweetbreads), anchovies, herring and mackerel. They are particularly high in purines.
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