Question 1

are onions ok to eat if you have gout?

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Onions / gout: YES .   Onions are safe. Take in tart cherry juice and tart cherries, 20/day. Add Lemon extract 4 tblspns / day. And avoid alcohol, animal fats, organ meats, anchovies, sardines, tuna, salmon, and shellfish. Limit other meats to 4 oz per day. Avoid high fructose corn syrup containing drinks and foods.  Add egg whites, quinoa, soy as protein. Eat lots of citrus fruit and veggies. Drink 3 liters /d

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

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 5

can gout be cured?

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Not: Most people how have gout have all the time, you minimize the symptoms by adhere to diet and take medications and avoid aggravating factors.

Question 6

is gout hereditary?

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Yes: Gout tends to run in families. However, some people with gout have no family history. As with all diseases, both heredity and environment play a role. But if you have a family member with gout you are more likely to develop it.

Question 7

how is gout treated?

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With medication: Antiinflammatories, and Colchicine are used to address the pain and inflammation of the [acute] gout attack. Allopurinol is commonly used to control uric acid levels.  There are other options available as well- talk to your doctor.

Question 8

what can mimic gout?

Accepted Answer

Pseudogout : Cellulitis, abcess to name a couple....

Question 9

what exactly is gout?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: Gout is a condition caused by excess uric acid in the soft tissues and joints. Uric acid is a metabolic waste product disposed of mostly by the kidneys and to a lesser extent by the gut. Over production or slow elimination leads to uric acid accumulation. In the joints it causes attacks of swelling and pain. In soft tissue it causes chalky depositis called tophi. Kidney stones are also possible.

Question 10

does soda cause gout?

Accepted Answer

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.

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