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Moment of attack uric acid attack, there was unbearable pain. Several ways can help reduce uric acid, including drinking plain water.
Gout is a type of joint disease that occurs when uric acid levels in the blood are too high. This buildup of uric acid forms crystals in joints that can lead to pain and swelling.
All joints in the body are at risk for gout. However, the fingers, knees, ankles and toes are the most commonly affected.
Citing a page National Health Service, gout attacks usually last for 5-7 days. The attack will make the skin feel hot, swollen, painful, and red in the area of the affected joint.
Gout attacks will not cause permanent damage to joints if treated immediately. White water is said to help relieve uric acid.
Here are some natural ways to deal with gout, citing various sources.
1. Drink plenty of water
A study found that drinking 8 glasses of water per day helped reduce the risk of gout by 48 percent.
Study author from Boston University, Tuhina Neogi said that dehydration has been identified as a trigger for gout attacks. “Drinking lots of water can help control gout attacks for people who are not on medical treatment,” he was quoted as saying Medical Page Today.
Water is said to be able to destroy uric acid crystals that cause pain attacks.
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2. Compress the ice cubes
You can also apply ice cubes to treat gout attacks. Cover an ice cube with a cloth, and place it on the affected area. Paste it for 10-15 minutes.
Quoting Everyday Health, this method is said to help reduce inflammation related to uric acid.
3. Meditation
Uric acid can go away on its own. However, Arthritis Foundation taking notes, meditation, yoga, and mindfulness exercises will help you better cope with gout pain.
4. Reduce stress
Quoting Medical News Today, increased stress can worsen gout symptoms. Relieve stress by exercising, taking breaks, journaling, and much more.
5. Lifting sore joints
One way to reduce swelling is to remove the affected joint. This method pushes blood and fluids away from the joints and back into the heart.
6. Eat cherries
A study published in the journal Arthritis and Reumathology found that increasing consumption of cherries for two days reduced the risk of attack by up to 35 percent in the group that had never been diagnosed with gout.
Cherries are known to be high in anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce inflammation.
7. Drink lemon water
A 2015 study found that drinking lemon water daily can reduce the risk of gout.
The researchers concluded that lemon water helps neutralize uric acid, thereby helping to lower its levels.
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