{"id":19758,"date":"2016-03-04T05:29:37","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T05:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/?p=19758"},"modified":"2022-08-23T12:12:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T06:42:50","slug":"a-useful-insight-into-gout-and-its-treatment-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/a-useful-insight-into-gout-and-its-treatment-path","title":{"rendered":"A useful insight into gout and its treatment path"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is known to affect the body\u2019s joints and musculoskeletal system. The condition usually affects the area near the base of the big toe in the foot in which case it is referred to as podagra. Although known to affect a lot of men, women are more prone to get gout after menopause. Nevertheless, gout can be a rather painful condition to handle for both men and women and needs to be handled properly for relief.<\/p>\n

Common Causes for Gout<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The most common cause for gout is attributed to high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. In normal cases, uric acid derived from the purines in certain foods like poultry, seafood and meat, etc. dissolves into the blood, following which it is removed from the body via urination. The buildup of excess uric acid can lead to the formation of sharp, needle like crystals that accumulate near the joints, causing severe inflammation and pain in these areas.<\/p>\n

Risk Factors Associated with Gout<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are several risk factors associated with gout in both men and women. Some of these include obesity, old age, alcohol consumption, high purine diet, lead exposure, kidney problems, hypertension, hypothyroidism, diabetes, genetics and medications like diuretics and salicylate based drugs.<\/p>\n

Common Symptoms of Gout<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The most common symptom of gout is increased inflammation and pain near the base of the toe as well as the joints. Some of the other common symptoms associated with the condition include redness in the joints, warm joints, and formation of nodules called tophi beneath the skin, etc.<\/p>\n

Tips to Manage a Gout Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There is no way one can expect the onset of a gout attack. These rather painful attacks can however, be managed in a more efficient manner with the help of the following tips.<\/p>\n