What Is Gout and How to Treat It

What Is Gout?

Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by painful inflammation and swelling of the joints. A gout attack will often come on suddenly and begins with redness, tenderness, swelling, and pain of a particular joint.

Causes of Gout

Gout is caused by excess uric acid on the body. When uric acid builds up, it tends to accumulate in the joints of the big toe, fingers, ankles, wrists, and knees. The buildup of uric acid can be caused by:

• Eating foods high in purines, which are metabolized to your uric acid
• Drinking too much alcohol interferes with uric acid removal by the body
• Improper elimination of uric acid by the kidneys
• Overproduction of uric acid by the body

Tips to Avoid Gout Flareups

• Avoid foods that are high in purines
• Drink plenty of water to flush uric acid from the body
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol
• Get at least 1500 milligrams of Vitamin C per day

Traditional Treatment of Gout

Doctors will most likely prescribe medications that you have to take daily to avoid gout. Allopurinol is typically prescribed to stop the overproduction of uric acid. It has to be taken everyday. Another medication that is often used to treat gout is colchicine. This should be taken at the first sign of a gout attack and it can often stop a full blown gout flareup. Side effects of colchicine are nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

A change in diet and alcohol consumption is also recommended for those who suffer with gout flareups. Avoid purine-rich foods and drink plenty of water to flush out uric acid in the body before it has a chance to build up.

Natural Treatment of Gout

Natural remedies can help to soothe inner membranes and support pain-free joints. These types of remedies have been used for thousands of years to support the healthy functioning of joints and ligaments as well as tendons.

An effective natural remedy can:

• Relieve gout symptoms
• Relieve acute burning pains in joints
• Relieve swelling and inflammation, especially in toes and small joints
• Assist the body in reducing uric acid build up in joints

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