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Gout

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    What Gout is?

    • It is a condition in which the level of uric acid increases in the body.
    • In gout, the crystals of urate get deposited in the joints resulting in joint inflammation.
    • It is a chronic and progressive disease.

    Which age group is more affected due to gout?

    • Mainly the males are more affected than females.
    • Between 30 to 60 years of age persons are more affected.
    • Women get affected after menopause.

    What are the types of gout?

    • Asymptomatic hyperuricemia:

    In this type, the level of uric acid increases in blood but produces no symptoms.

    • Acute gouty arthritis:

    -In this type uric acid crystals get deposited in the joint spaces.
    -And the acute symptoms appear.
    -Joint gets swollen with throbbing pain.
    -The patient will develop a fever with chill.
    -The inflammation may travel into the ankle and underneath the foot.

    • Intercritical gout:

    In this type of gout acute symptoms subside with no pain or discomfort and joints function normally.

    • Chronic tophaceous gout:

    -In this type of gout, the permanent damage to affected joints as well as kidney damage occurs.
    -Formation of tophi also occurs in joints.

    What are the causes of gout?

    • The gout is caused by when there is a disturbance in Purine metabolism of the body.
    • Uric acid is a waste product of the body, which is produced as a result of the breakdown of Purine in the body.
    • Most of the time uric acid dissolves and goes into the urine via the kidneys.
    • Factors that increase the uric acid level in the body are:
    • Obesity.
    • Excess alcohol.
    • Diet rich in purine foods, such as seafood and meat.
    • Diets low in calories.
    • Regular use of diuretic medicines.
    • Medicines are taken by transplant patients, such as cyclosporine.
    • Rapid weight loss.
    • Chronic kidney disease.
    • Hypertension.
    • Psoriasis.
    • Tumors.
    • Myeloma.
    • Hemolytic anemia.
    • Lead poisoning.
    • Hypothyroidism.
    • Surgery.

    What are the sign and symptoms of gout?

    • Severe pain in the joints: Pain in ankles, hands, wrists, knees or feet. The big toe is most commonly affected.
    • Itchy and peeling of the skin.
    • Redness and inflammation of the affected part.
    • Fever.
    • Loss of flexibility of the affected joint.
    • Nodules: Gout may first appear as tophi (nodules) in the elbows, hands, or ears.

    What is the differential diagnosis of the group?

    • Cellulitis.
    • Tenosynovitis.
    • Bursitis.
    • Arthritis.
    • Nephrolithiasis.
    • Paronychia.

    How to investigate gout?

    • History of the patient.
    • Family history of the patient.
    • Joint fluid analysis.
    • A blood test to check for the uric acid level in blood.
    • X-rays to see joint damage.

    How to treat gout?

    • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
    • Colchicine.
    • Corticosteroids.

    What is the management of gout?

    • Keep the swollen joint elevated above chest as much as possible.
    • The ice packs can be helpful in relieving pain and reducing inflammation.
    • Adequate hydration should be maintained to minimize the frequency and intensity of attacks.
    • Avoid alcohol.
    • Have a moderate amount of protein.
    • Limit your daily intake of meat, fish, and poultry.
    • Slow exercises.

    Diet:

    • Low fat-containing dairy products.
    • Fresh vegetables.
    • Fresh fruits.
    • Grains.
    • Avoid alcohol, meat, seafood, junk food.
    • Apples, banana, cucumber, and garlic.
    • Adding folic acid and vitamin C in the diet.
    • Drinking plenty of water.
    • Avoiding drugs.

    What are the complications of gout?

    • Kidney stones.
    • Gouty arthritis.
    • Chronic kidney failure.

    Can homeopathic medicines help in the case of gout?

    Yes, homeopathic medicine helps symptomatically. Some of the homeopathic medicines which can help in this case. These are:

    •  Actaea spicata
    •  Arnica montana
    •  Colchicum autumnale
    •  Kalium carbonicum
    •  Lycopodium clavatum

    For more information, you can visit WebMD and MedicineNet.

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