Question 1

are the symptoms of gout bad?

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Yes: Gout can cause red, swollen, painful joints. Sometimes it can be asymptomatic. The joint between the foot and the big toe is often involved. These symptoms typically occur after a large meal or after drinking alcohol. Can also occur in the knee. Caused by purine metabolism problems.  Gout should be evaluated and treated by a physician.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of gout?

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Sudden inflammation: Gout refers to the "attack" which occurs when the blood stream can no longer physically hold the uric acid crystals in solution.  The crystals leave the bloodstream and deposit into a joint causing an intense inflammatory response with swelling, redness, increased warmth and intense pain.

Question 3

what is gout? what are the symthoms?

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Metabolic disorder: Gout is a disease in which your body makes too much uric acid or does not get rid of it properly.  Symptoms can include single joint pain, extreme, hot and swollen.  Classically in the big toe joint.  Typically triggered by certain foods that are high in purine.  Talk to your PCP and discuss.  If left untreated can lead to degenerative changes due to erosions of joint by uric acid.

Question 4

how to cure the painful symptoms of gout?

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Two fold RX:: To get rid of a gout attacked caused by buildup of uric acid crystals: start with Colchicine 2 x daily, with a NSAID (indocin (indomethacin) is old school). You may need the inflammed joint(s) injected as well.
Once your attack has subsided, you need to lower your uric acid level.  You can do so inexpensively with allopurinol. I biuld up the dose from 100mg/day to 300. You must remain on the Colchicine and nsaid.

Question 5

help please what are the symptoms for gout?

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Gout: Pain, redness, swelling over a joint of the body; commonly the great toe joint of the foot.

Question 6

for what length of time do gout symptoms last?

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Usually: Several days if untreated but an episode can last weeks in some instances. Treatment to resolve symptoms and treat disease is essential.

Question 7

i'm wondering is gout a symptom of another health issue?

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Possibly: Kidney problems, metabolic disorders as well as other medication or combination of medication could be factors.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of the disease 'gout'?

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Inflammation: Tender, swollen, red, warm joint, usually one, usually first metatarsal phalangeal joint, reduction of range of motion and sometimes fever.

Question 9

good day. for the past few years i've had the odd acute gout attack, 1-2 per year. since late last year it has been consistent and i can't exercise. coltracine only helps symptoms and doesn't cure it. my diet has seen positive changes

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Diet is hard: To treat gout. There are medications like allopurinol or uloric for example. Your doc might want to do a 24 hr urine to see if you are an overproducer or underexcretor of Uris acid and recommend treatment based on result.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of gout or pseudo gout?

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Several things: Pain, swelling, heat, inability to move the joint.

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