Question 1

is gout caused by an error in nucleic acid metabolism that leads to a buildup of uric acid in body fluids?

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Gout Attack Reason: Uric acid that produces gout is a normal breakdown product of purines (nucleic acids) in our bodies.A gout attack is caused by an excessive buildup of uric acid in the blood stream. Daily uric acid is filtered by the kidneys and passed through our urine. Over a certain concentration, the uric acid crystals leave the blood and collect in a susceptible area (like an arthritic big toe joint).

Question 2

what cause gout ?

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Gout causes: Gout is caused by formation of uric acid crystals building up in the joints due to too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid crystals trigger a immune-mediated inflammatory reaction, causing pain, swelling and redness of the joints, which is experienced as a gout attack. High levels of uric acid may be due to hereditary reasons for uric acid overproduction, underexcretion, diet and medications.

Question 3

does soda cause gout?

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Yes: High sugar drinks have been shown to increase gout risk. Most sodas are rich in sugars so yes they can increase gout risk. Diet soda are considered safer in this regard.

Question 4

what medications can cause gout?

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Most common are: Thiazide diuretics like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide)

Question 5

what are the signs and causes af gout?

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Pain,Redness, Heat: Gout is a form of acute inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid buildup. The hallmarks of inflammation- pain, redness, swelling, heat that come on abruptly are consistent with a gout attack. See a podiatrist to diagnose this. X-rays may be taken, and labs ordered to make the diagnosis.

Question 6

was curious as to where can pain caused by gout occur?

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Anywhere: The big toe joint is the one most commonly affected by acute gouty attacks but it can occur in other joints. Some people get deposition of gouty material (uric acid) in their soft tissues. These are called tophi or tophus for a single spot.

Question 7

does eating high fat foods cause gout or just make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Eating foods high in fat will not affect gout. Food high in uric acid, like steak, will cause gout to flare up. So the problem with steak is not the fat but the uric acid in the meat. The cause of gout is mostly genetic predisposition coupled with the high uric acid diet. Also some medications, diuretics for example, can cause gout to flare up.

Question 8

can almonds cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Healthy food: Almonds have very good nutritional value. They do not cause gout.

Question 9

does gout causes bursitis?

Accepted Answer

It can : Yes, it can it causes the joint to get all red, hot and inflammed.

Question 10

does gout cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

It can: But the headache is usually related to the pain it causes.

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