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What Neutralizes Uric Acid, Gout
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[size=4][b]What Neutralizes Uric Acid - Gout[/b][/size][hr]Gout: A Foe for your Toe Gout is a misunderstood malady. Despite the intense pain that gout can bring, it is a condition that is rarely makes the glossy pages of a magazine. If you are ever personally hit with the sudden onset of gout, classically (50% of the time) seen as a sudden and excruciating pain in the big toe, you will have a newly forums interest in the following information.

Quote:Gout is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the fluids of your body. These uric acid crystals deposit in joints, tendons and kidneys, damaging the tissues and causing inflammation and pain. The pain is a result of countless needle-like crystals that form from the excess uric acid.

[size=large][b]The First Sign of Gout is Usually an Intense Pain During the Night[/b][/size][hr]The attack is commonly brought on following a day or evening of excess in alcohol, food, some drugs, or surgery. If the attack progresses, fever and chills will follow. Recurring attacks are common (90%), mostly occurring in the first year. While chronic gout is quite rare, gout sufferers do have a higher risk of kidney dysfunction and kidney stones.

[size=large][b]There are Two Main Types of Gout, Primary and Secondary[/b][/size][hr]Most (90%) of gout sufferers fall into the 'primary' category. This is a pattern with a cause that is generally unknown (idiopathic), although there are some genetic patterns that can lead one to tend toward elevated uric acid. Secondary gout is identified when uric acid is elevated in response to some other disorder (such as kidney disease). Some medicines (such as aspirin and diuretics) can lead to the onset of gout attacks because they decrease the excretion of uric acid from the body.

[list][*]You find yourself or your loved one suffering from a gout attack, it is unlikely you would hesitate to seek professional help.[*]The pain of an acute gout attack has been compared to the pain of childbirth.[*]We do not mean to show some implication that Gout Attacks have to rule the world or something like that.[*]We only mean to let you know the actual meaning of Gout Attacks![/list]

Conventional treatment for the symptoms of gout is the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine. Isolated from the autumn crocus, colchicine has a strong effect to combat inflammation (though it has no effect on uric acid levels!). This provides most sufferers relief within the day, although the drug may be difficult for many to tolerate due to digestive side effects.

[size=large][b]Gout is a Problem that in Most of the Cases Occurs Suddenly[/b][/size][hr]That is why it is really hard to prevent it. Doctors can only advice for a low alcohol intake and a healthy diet. Only after its occurrence specialists are able to prescribe a treatment. Treatment for gout is prescribed in order to ease the symptoms that usually consist of extreme pain in the affected joints.

[size=large][b]Colchine is the Alternative for Nsaids[/b][/size][hr]This medicine has been used to treat gout for years. It has benefic effects on reducing and even eliminating the pain caused by gout. Even so this treatment is not recommended for persons who can not tolerate side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps. Colchine is a treatment with benefic effects because it reduces the deposit of uric acid crystals that cause inflammations. An intake of colchine within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of the gout symptoms is believed to have the awaited effect.

[list][*]The third way of treating gout is the use of corticosteroids such as prednisone, prednisolone and triamcinolone.[*]This treatment is prescribed for patients that can not take NSAIDs or colchine, being the third alternative in treating gout.[*]This treatment has benefic effects after steroids are injected into the joint muscle.[*]Afterwards pain is locally relieved.[/list]

[size=large][b]We Know Two Types of Gout[/b][/size][hr]Acute gout is treated using different medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchines and corticosteroids. The NSAIDs are drugs that help easing the pain and have an anti-inflammatory effect. As NSAIDs we have to mention indomethacin, ketoprofen, oxaprozin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, etodolac, naproxen and sulindac. This type of treatment has proved to be the best in preventing gout attacks and easing the symptoms. NSAIDs are recommended for as long as the patient has symptoms and are taken by mouth three or four times a day. NSAIDs assure the easing of symptoms by suppressing the production of fatty acids called prostaglandins that cause the inflammation and pain in gout sufferers. Big Grin.

[size=large][b]The Second Type of Gout is Chronic Gout[/b][/size][hr]Vitamin c for gout? it is a good idea, but there's a caution if you use it as a gout treatment is prescribed in order to prevent acute gout attack from recurring. In many of the cases this means decreasing the uric acid levels. The recommended treatments are xanthine oxidase inhibitors and uricosuric agents. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors such as allopurinol lead to decrease of uric acid level in the organism. Uricosuric agents are medicines that help kidneys to eliminate the excess of the uric acid produced by the body. As uricosuric agents we can mention probenecid or sulfinpyrazone.
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[size=4][b]Kidney Stone Measurements - Gout and Related Symptoms[/b][/size][hr]Gout is a problem that develops after a long period of increase of uric acid crystals in the joints and surroundings tissues. Unwanted symptoms are developed because of gout. These may include warmth, pain, swelling, extreme sensitivity in joints. One of the most seen cases of gout is big toe joint problem, also called podagra. Other symptoms of gout include pain during the night and repeatedly and rapid increase of discomfort lasting for some hours, followed by an easing of the pain in the next days. This pain may last from 2 to 7 days.

Quote:The most common affection is the big toe joint problem. Even is this affection is noticed in most of the cases it is not excluded that other joints of the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers or elbows to be affected too.

[list][*]Gout is a disease that may lead to purplish skin around the affected joint.[*]It may look as an infected area.[*]Fever is another possible symptom developed because of gout.[*]Another problem surely is the limited mobility of the affected joints. Big Grin[/list]

[size=large][b]Gout Symptoms May Vary from Case to Case[/b][/size][hr]In some cases gout symptoms may occur after an illness or after a surgery. Cases of people developing rare painful attacks are known but it is also known that people might develop chronic gout even if they do not experience often painful attacks.

[size=large][b]We Also Have to Mention that Pseudogout is a Problem that Affects the Joints Too[/b][/size][hr]It is a disease in which calcium deposits in and around the joints. The symptoms like swollen, painful knee, ankle or wrist are similar to symptoms developed in gout. Acute septic arthritis can damage joints too. Having a penchant for Gout Treatment led us to write all that there has been written on Gout Treatment here. Hope you too develop a penchant for Gout Treatment!

By the time people notice the symptoms of gout attackthe uric acid has surely been building up in their blood and had also deposit in one or more of their joints. There has been an uncalculatable amount of information added in this composition on Gout Symptoms. Don't try counting it!

[b]The first phase of gout, nodules, also known as tophi, appear on the hands, elbows or ears but afterwards different symptoms may develop in each case.[/b]

[list][*]Gout is a very painful inflammatory condition of the joints, caused by crystallized uric acid collecting around the affected joint.[*]The most common joint affected is the big toe; however, gout can affect the ankle, instep, heel, knee, spine, elbow, wrist, and finger.[*]In severe cases, gout can deform the affected joint.[*]Luckily, there are high-protein foods that don't cause gout attacks.[*]They are listed below categorically.[*]Eggs and Dairy Products: High in protein are milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and eggs.[/list]

The following foods contain buckwheat, and can be served without meats and seafood: buckwheat pancakes, buckwheat breads, buckwheat muffins, buckwheat crackers, buckwheat bagels, buckwheat cookies, buckwheat tortillas, some breakfast cereals, buckwheat grits, kasha, buckwheat porridge, buckwheat salad with mushrooms and parsley oil, kasha varnishkes, buckwheat noodles, Japanese soba noodles, California buckwheat chapati, kasha knishes, and some blini.

[list][*]Grains and Cereals: High in protein are buckwheat, amaranth grain (usually sold in health food shops), and quinoa.[*]Nuts and Seeds: High in protein are peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds.[/list]

[size=large][b]Gout-Prone People can Have a Side Effect from Aspirin[/b][/size][hr]Though normal people can take aspirin without having a side effect, gout-prone people can have the side effect of a gout attack. So if you are gout-prone and have a headache, it is best that you take Motrin (ibuprofen) instead of Bayer (aspirin).

[list][*]Some foods suggested here can dangerously interact with some prescription drugs or medical conditions.[*]For example, eating cheese while taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can kill you.[*]Also, drinking red wine while having liver cirrhosis can worsen your condition.[*]So to be on the safe side, you should get the approval of your physician and pharmacist before following the suggested dietary changes.[/list]

[size=large][b]High-Dose Vitamin C[/b][/size][hr]Not only may red wine reduce uric acid levels, vitamin C may also do likewise. High-dose vitamin C reduces uric acid levels in most gout sufferers. However, for some gout sufferers, high-dose vitamin C worsens their condition.

[list][*]What are the foods and beverages that heighten the body's uric acid level, causing a gout attack?[*]Meats and seafood promote gout attacks.[*]Do you like beef, pork, lamb, liver, bacon, fish, lobster, mussels, scallops, or shrimp?[*]Sorry, you have to pass on these.[*]To a lesser degree, chicken, turkey, and duck promote gout attacks.[*]Do you like beer?[*]Well you don't anymore, because beer promotes gout attacks. [/list]

[size=large][b]Beans Including Soy: High in Protein are Tofu, Soy Milk, Beans, Soy Beans, and Split Peas[/b][/size][hr]Red Wine So all you have to do is substitute these high-protein foods for the meats and seafood that you usually eat. "But what about beer? Is there a substitute for that? I need to have a beer to unwind after work," you say. Once again, you are in luck. Writing an article on Gout was our foremost priority while thinking of a topic to write on. This is because Gout are interesting parts of our lives, and are needed by us.

[size=large][b]High-Protein Foods[/b][/size][hr]Avoiding meats and seafood puts you in a dilemma. You avoid these foods to avoid gout attacks, but your body cannot function properly without protein - meats and seafood are common sources of protein! What do you do?

The following foods contain tofu, and can be served without meats and seafood: tofu with vegetable medley, tofu muffins, tofu and cheese omelet, sauteed tofu steak, tofu caramel custard, tofu anmitsu (traditional fruit salad), broiled tofu steak, tomato and olive tofu spread, braised cubed tofu steak with eggplant and zucchini, tofu steak with teriyaki butter sauce, tofu steak sandwich, tofu steak with salsa sauce, tofu steak nuggets, tofu steak fajita, tofu steak with Asian mushroom sauce, tofu and egg burger, tofu and vegetable burger, tofu burger, tofu quesadilla, oriental tofu salad, split pea soup with tofu, creamy oriental tofu dressing, tofu broccoli lasagna, grilled tofu and cheese, tofu spaghetti sauce, Spanish rice with tofu, tofu and vegetable stir-fry, zesty Italian pasta and tofu, spicy tofu chili, spicy tofu burritos, Tex-Mex tofu lasagna, pita stuffed tofu salad, tofu custard filled cake, pineapple tofu pie, and tofu custard with sesame flavor.

[list][*]Since red wine doesn't elevate the body's uric acid level, it doesn't cause gout attacks.[*]In fact, red wine may even lower uric acid levels![*]And certainly red wine is just as effective as beer in helping you to unwind.[/list]

[size=large][b]Uric Acid Level[/b][/size][hr]You say, "Okay, my kidneys aren't working properly. So what can I do to cure my gout?" The answer is you can do a lot. First of all, certain foods and beverages heighten the body's uric acid level, and certain foods and beverages don't. So if you avoid the foods and beverages that heighten your uric acid level, and partake in the foods and beverages that don't, you will never get a gout attack - thus curing your gout condition! Wink

[size=large][b]Protein Substitution Practical?[/b][/size][hr]Some of you may be saying right about now, "Okay, this all makes sense, but it's impractical. This protein substitution lacks variety; there's no way I can follow it." Lack of variety? Let's see. I'll attempt to brainstorm a variety of gout-safe high-protein foods.

[list][*]People prone to gout tend to have high uric acid levels in their blood.[*]The high uric acid levels may be caused by the kidneys' failure to adequately remove uric acid from the blood. [/list]

[size=large][b]Dose of 500 Mg Per Day Significantly Reduces Uric Acid Levels in Most Gout Sufferers[/b][/size][hr]But before you begin a vitamin C regimen, you should get your physician's approval; because high-dose vitamin C might possibly eliminate uric acid from your body too quickly, causing kidney stones.

The following foods contain cheese, and can be served without meats and seafood: pizza, cheese ravioli, baked ziti, mozzarella sticks, eggplant Parmesan, cheese omelette, lasagna, muffin egg and cheese sandwich, macaroni and cheese, baked potato with cheddar cheese sauce, stuffed shells Italiano, cheese manicotti in marinara sauce, salad with blue cheese dressing, cheesecake, broccoli cheese soup, asparagus with Parmesan cheese, smoked mozzarella fonduta, fettuccine alfredo, penne with goat cheese, and ricotta gnocchi. Smile

Attempting brevity, I only brainstormed gout-safe high-protein foods containing cheese, buckwheat, peanuts, and tofu. If I were to include gout-safe high-protein foods containing milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, amaranth grain, quinoa, almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, soy milk, beans, soy beans, and split peas, I would end up writing a novel. Though I only focused on foods containing cheese, buckwheat, peanuts, and tofu, you can see that there is plenty of variety.

[size=large][b]Warnings, Interactions, and Side Effect[/b][/size][hr]Gout attacks can be cured by following the dietary changes suggested here. However, please keep in mind that it is easier to prevent gout attacks than intervene in the middle of gout attacks. So it is best to use the suggested dietary changes proactively rather than reactively.

Gout is a disease that is due to an inborn disorder of the uric acid metabolism and is also referred to as metabolic arthritis. When you suffer from this disease monosodium urate crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints and in tissues such as the tendons. Then also causes an inflammatory reaction to the tissue and the deposits get larger and burst through the skin to form sinuses discharging a white material.

The common effects of gout include the sudden pain, swelling, redness, warmness, stiffness in the joint, and sometimes a low fever may persist. Those suffering from gout are in pain because of the crystals inside the joint that cause pain whenever the area is moved, as well as the inflammation of the tissues around the joint which tends to cause swelling and soreness.

You aren't able to get immediate medical attention there are a few things that can provide temporary relief to the pain and swelling commonly associated with gout. NSAIDS including ibuprofen can be used to reduce the pain and inflammation, but stay away from aspirin as it has been known to have adverse affects. You can also apply Preparation H ointment to the affected skin to reduce swelling.

Gout commonly affects the big toe but can affect other area such as the joints in the ankle, heel, knee, wrist, instep, fingers, and spine. There have been instances where gout appears in the joints of the small toes which have become immobile because of an impact injury which leads to poor circulation and gout.

You can also apply ice to the affected area for 20-30 minutes multiple times throughout the day. Some may think that uric acid crystallization is increased with low temperatures but a recent study proved that those who use ice packs experienced a relief in pain without negative effects. Wink

[list][*]Hyperuricemia is a uric acid level higher than 420 mol/L in males and 380 mol/L in females.[*]High uric acid levels don't always lead to gout.[*]If it is suspected that you are suffering from gout the serum urate test should be repeated once the attack has subsided.[/list]

The bloodstream usually carries only a tiny amount of uric acid but if there is an increased concentration then crystals are deposited on the cartilage and tissues that surround the joints. If you have high levels of uric acid in your bloodstream it can also result in uric kidney stones.

[size=large][b]Gout is Another from of Arthritis, Which is Known to Case Sudden Attacks[/b][/size][hr]The gout causes are known, but unfortunately this condition can not be cured. Treatments only help in reducing the severity of the gout symptoms and to prevent, as much as possible, further gout flares.

[size=large][b]Diagnosing Gout is Not Very Complicated[/b][/size][hr]If having any gout signs go see your doctor.He/ she will do a blood test to see what are your uric acid levels. If there is still doubt, some fluid is then taken from your joints and checked for crystals. Then, based on the results, you can be diagnosed with gout or not. A substantial amount of the words here are all inter-connected to and about Gout Symptoms. Understand them to get an overall understanding on Gout Symptoms. Big Grin.

Because nothing is simple in medicine and life, irony strikes in gout case as well. There are people who have risen uric acid levels, but never actually have to deal with gout and there are others that have gout despite the fact that their levels of uric acid are normal.

[list][*]Uric acid is highly tied to gout, because the excess of this acid in your blood is actually the cause of a gout.[*]Little crystals form as a result, they collect in the joints and cause pain and inflammation.[*]This is gout at the beginning.[*]The breakdown of chemicals called purines is what uric acid is made from.[*]These chemicals can be found in different foods and alcohol.[*]So if you suffer from gout or if you try to prevent a gout case from happening to you, try to avoid those things as much as possible.[/list]

There are some lucky gout patients that only suffer from a gout attack once in their lives. However, for the majority of the gout patients, those flares will return. If you do not treat the gout attacks when they happen, as time passes by, they will become more and more severe and last even longer than the previous gout flares.

[size=large][b]This Particular Arthritis Type Manifests Itself Through Sudden, Painful Attacks[/b][/size][hr]Gout attacks develop very quickly, in a few hours time, and can last as long as three to four days, if they are untreated. Severe pain, redness, inflammation and swollen joints are the main symptoms of a gout flare, that mostly affects the joint of the big toe. Other joints can be affected by a gout attack as well. Your hand, foot, ankle and knee joints can be affected by these gout flares.
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