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what is gout?

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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 2

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 3

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 4

what exactly is gout?

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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 5

hi is gout heriditary?

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Partially.  : A tendency toward gout can be inherited.  The development of gout is also influenced by diet, weight, and other factors.

Question 6

what are signs of gout?

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Swelling and pain: gout is the greatest imitator  of an infection: a joint affected with gout will look red and swollen and feel warm.

Question 7

what are telltale signs of gout?

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Swollen joint: A hot red swollen joint what comes on rather suddenly without trauma.  It usually happens in the big toe joint but can happen in any joint in the body.

It hurts to move or touch the joint, ice can make it feel better until you see your podiatrist for a prescription to reduce the inflamation.

Question 8

what foods to avoidif you have gout?

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Meat,alcohol,herring: Organ meat, beef , pork, lamb
oatmeal
cauliflower
spinach
mushrooms
anchovies
herring
alcohol
fructose corn syrup.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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