“Disease of Kings” or “Curse of the Rich” are common names for gout, because it historically affected people who ate diets rich in red meat and luxury seafood.
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid that forms small crystals, known as tophi, in and around joints.
If these stones make their way into the joints, they can lead to inflammation that causes irritation, swelling, and severe pain.
Symptoms that people should watch for include sudden severe pain in one joint, usually the big toe, but it can be in other joints in the feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows, or knees.
While gout itself is not fatal, it can lead to life-changing complications if it is not treated.
There are lifestyle changes that can prevent gout, including:
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Reduce alcohol consumption. Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise regularly. stop smoking. Consult your general practitioner about vitamin C supplements.
treatment
The main goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms of acute attacks. Recurrent attacks can be prevented by several drugs used to lower serum uric acid levels. Using ice compresses for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day helps relieve pain. Reducing uric acid levels can cure the disease, and treating comorbidities is also important.
2023-09-18 07:58:48
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