What are your recommendations of natural versus prescription medications for gout?
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What are your recommendations of natural versus prescription medications for gout?
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Dr. Richard Bensinger
Ophthalmology
In brief: Not natural
Management is by blocking synthesis of the uric acid by a pharmacological agent called allopurinol. This is so effective, and safe, that i wonder why anyone would consider anything else. No "natural" product comes close.
In brief: Not natural
Management is by blocking synthesis of the uric acid by a pharmacological agent called allopurinol. This is so effective, and safe, that i wonder why anyone would consider anything else. No "natural" product comes close.
Dr. Richard Bensinger
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Dr. John Goldman
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
In brief: Why you have gout
It depends on why you have gout.
If you drink too much, stopping alcohol can be a natural way to treat gout. I am not certain what natural therapies have any benefit comparing to prescriptions medications. Some that ahve been mentioned whihc I have no familiarity with include: cherries, lime, bannas, apple, french beans juice, etc. Rest, elevation of the involved extremity etc.
In brief: Why you have gout
It depends on why you have gout.
If you drink too much, stopping alcohol can be a natural way to treat gout. I am not certain what natural therapies have any benefit comparing to prescriptions medications. Some that ahve been mentioned whihc I have no familiarity with include: cherries, lime, bannas, apple, french beans juice, etc. Rest, elevation of the involved extremity etc.
Dr. John Goldman
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