Gout
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Gout is a common, painful form of arthritis. It causes swollen, red, hot and stiff joints. Gout occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood. This happens if your body produces extra acid or does not eliminate enough, or if you eat too many foods with purines, such as liver and dried beans. Pseudogout has similar symptoms and is sometimes confused with gout. However, it is caused by calcium phosphate, not uric acid.
Often, gout first attacks your big toe. It can also attack ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows.
You are more likely to get gout if you
- Are a man
- Have family member with gout
- Drink alcohol
At first, gout attacks usually get better in days. Eventually, attacks last longer and occur more often. Uric acid buildup can lead to kidney stones. Untreated gout can cause permanent joint and kidney damage. You can treat gout with medicines.
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organizedwisdom.com — “An acute attack of gout is caused by uric acid crystal formation leading to inflammation and pain.” View full resource at organizedwisdom.com
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foothealthfacts.org — “Gout is a disorder that results from the build-up of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects the joint of the big toe.” View full resource at foothealthfacts.org
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medicinenet.com — “Gout and hyperuricemia are caused by uric acid crystals building up in the body. Gout symptoms and signs include joint pain and swelling. Read about treatment and foods to avoid.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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Treating Gout Through A Gout-Free Diet
healblog.net — “GOUT is a common term—most especially when we speak of degenerative illness, those conditions affecting the elderly. When we hear gout, we usually the straight idea that it is painful condition that may limit one’s movement, the same way arthritis does. However, there is more to gout than a mere arthritis attack.” View full resource at healblog.net
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hcplive.com — “Michael Kottgen and Owen Woodward discuss their discovery of a urate transporter, ABCG2, which may play a role in gout.” View full resource at hcplive.com
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