Question 1

is gout permanent or can it be reversed?

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Depends: Most gout is reversible. If there has been joint destruction by erosions, that part may not go back to normal.

Question 2

it is gout permanent?  what can i do to make it heal?

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See below: Gout is a form of arthritis that tends to flare up and then get better.
It is managed with medication and diet.

Question 3

what to do if i'm a gout patient. is there a permanent remedy ?

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Diet and medication: Diet and proper medication prescribed by you physician. Doctor will have to evaluate you and decide what is causing high uric acid which leads to attacks. Then correct medication can be prescribed.

Question 4

please help! what is the best cure for gout? how to get rid of gout permanently?

Accepted Answer

Lower: Uric acid below 5 mg/dl with Allopurinol or the other branded one. Need prophylaxis over the first few weeks with Colchicine or low dose prednisone.

Question 5

whicn herbal medicine can cure gout permanently?

Accepted Answer

None: Gout is due to excess uric acid. Decreasing uric acid requires dietary changes and/or medications. Herbs do not reduce uric acid sufficiently to cure gout.

Question 6

can repeated gout attacks cause permanent inflammation and tendinitis?

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Gout that is not : Controlled can cause joint destruction, tendon changes and soft tissue deposits to develop. Nodules or tophi can fo in soft tissues, tendons can get gouty deposits and cartilage can be destroyed in joints . Severe systemic issues in the heart kidney and other really important organs can occur too. Gout is easily controlled with the proper diagnosis and. Medication  in most cases.

Question 7

could repeated gout attacks cause permanent inflammation and tendonitis?

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No/Yes: Gout attacks are by definition inflammation; repeated attacks will result in calcium deposition that leads to larger joints and deformity that in itself may lead to more inflammation.  Best approach to treat this is acid free diet; increase intake of alkaline water; large quantities of anti-flammatory herbs such as cats claw, food enzymes and protandim check www.Medacpc.Com.

Question 8

can gout sometimes be cured permanently and if so which cases typically do? i think i had it a few months due to fasting mainly on bread & water for a month & a half. can such fasting trigger it? i also suffer from insomnia. i hope its not permanent?

Accepted Answer

: Fasting and insomnia do not trigger gout attack and your diet seems not consistent as risk factor for gout. You should see a doctor for the correct diagnosis. If gout is truly present, changing diet alone can prevent the recurrence in mild case. In moderate to severe case, you need medication besides the diet for preventing the recurrence or attack. Good luck.

Question 9

what is gout?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis/Uric Acid: Gout is an inborn error of metabolism where uric acid (product of breakdown of proteins) is either over produced or under excreted by the body.  When the level is high enough, the uric acid precipitates out of the body fluids and forms crystals of ua .  This ususally occurs in the joints and is like ground glass in a joint.  The body reacts, swells, hurts and miserable.  There is treatment.

Question 10

foods for gout?

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Foods to avoid: Foods that are rich in purines, an amino acid, are the ones to avoid which leaves everything else useable. The foods are red wine, beer, red meat, shell food, sea food, organ food like sweetbreads and liver. High blood pressure medicine can cause gout also.

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