Question 1

so does a person with gout always need crutches?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It is rare that a person with gout will need crutches. At times during the acute attack, especially involving the great toe or knee the joint is so painful that it is impossible to bear weight. This is usually treated with different medications or local cortisone injections. It is, therefore, possible that during the most acute part of an attack, within the first 24 hours, crutches may be used.

Question 2

what kind of fish, meat and vegetables should a person with gout avoid?

Accepted Answer

Shell fish: If you have gout you should avoid any shell fish, red meat, alcohol, sweets, and fried foods.  Check with your doctor to avoid having recurrent gout attacks that can damage your joints.

Question 3

what type of fish, meat and vegetables that a person with gout should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Purine rich: Red meat, beans, gravy and alcohol are the main ones.

Question 4

what can a person do for gout.

Accepted Answer

Get treated: Gout is extremely painful and need medication to reduce pain like nsaids then medication to prevent build up of uric acid.

Question 5

please help! what is the best way for an elderly person to control gout and still enjoy eating the foods he wants?

Accepted Answer

Medicne: Allopurinol if not allergic, dose adjusted to kidney function.

Question 6

is oat not good to person with gout?

Accepted Answer

It is fine: Eating oats or other grains has not effect on gout.

Question 7

how to treat a person with protein deficiency having gout?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If there is an underlying medical reason for your protein deficiency, medical treatment will be in order.  If it is due to malnutrition or crash dieting, getting the right protein in the diet and/or supplementation might help.  It is controversial, but in patients who do not take in enough protein and/or calories, muscle catabolism takes place before burning fat.

Question 8

tell me at what figure of blood uric acid level a person can be called gout?

Accepted Answer

See below: There's no specific level that defines gouty arthritis.  If a person suffers from a gouty attack, they're said to have the illness irrespective of the uric acid level.

Question 9

does collagen peptides protein cause gout flare-ups? is it bad for a person that suffers from gout?

Accepted Answer

: Many clinicians &amp; some studies have concluded that high levels of protein foods like meats and seafood can precipitate attacks of gout. Accordingly, protein supplements may not be advisable as long as you're not malnourished and eat a balanced diet. Moderation is key. Conversely, high intake of dairy foods may protect against gout episodes.

Question 10

what food to eat and what to avoid when a person is suffering through gout problem, my father, aged 62, also a blood pressure patient?

Accepted Answer

See below: Being a vegetarian and avoid obesity
vitamin c at least 500 mg and avoid alcohol
treat sleep apnea if u have.
Drink coffee but not tea!

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