Gout

The Disease of Kings Gout, a disease commonly referred to as “The Disease of Kings or as “Rich Man’s Disease is considered a chronic and progressive disease. Chronic gout can also lead to crystal deposits (sodium orate) of uric acid (a normal byproduct of purines) in the tissues, particularly in and around the joints. Gout can cause sudden severe arthritis and may cause joint destruction, decreased kidney function, and kidney (nephrolithiasis). Gout has the unique distinction of being one of the

Gout is one of oldest form of arthritis that is documented in medicine. It creates a throbbing and inflammation in the sufferer joints. The Egyptians were the first to identify Gout and it was later recognized by the Hippocrates in the fifth century BC, who referred to it as “the unwalkable disease” (Simkin & Nuki, 2006,). Over the course of history, gout has been concomitant lavish amount of liquor and foods. Gout was known as a “monarchs or rich men disease” (John Hopkins Medicine) in early centuries

What is Gout and How it is treated Kyle C. Cupp DuBois Area High School Abstract What is Gout and How is it Treated         Gout is a semi common form of Arthritis that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort.  As it stands there is no known cure for gout as it is a deposit of crystal structures deposited in the joins.  Medicine for gout is mostly tries to stop flare ups to help people be more comfortable.  Gout is very painful and crippling affliction that

Gout is a commonly occurring disease within the elderly population. Essentially, gout is identified as being a rather severe type of arthritis caused by formation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and other tissues (Buttaro et al., 2013). This form of severe arthritis is generally classified as a type of rheumatic disease where too much uric acid is produced or built up within the body, which subsequently crystallizes, and result in hyperuricemia (Jin et al., 2012). Gout is a medical condition

Gout is a global disease and is increasing in prevalence world. This extremely painful, inflammatory arthritis appears to be getting more and more common. There seems to be a worldwide trend towards gout patients getting younger, often occurring at the age of 30 and above. The number of people being affected seems to be increasing because there has been an increase in the population on obesity, with high blood pressure and highly stressful lifestyle. Once you are diagnosed with gout, your doctor

Degenerative Diseases in Asian Indian Americans – Gout There are many degenerative diseases that occur with a higher frequency in Asian-Indian Americas compared to the general population. One of these is gout. The prevalence of gout in the general population of the U.S. is 1-3% (Fuerst, 2015), whereas prevalence in Indo-Americans is 2-3% (Salgal & Agrawal, 2015). This prevalence is for recent immigrant but rises with acculturation. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that develops as a result

Symptoms of Gout Gout can affect men and women, but men are more likely to have the condition. The signs of the condition are pain and tenderness in the joints. Women are more likely to develop the condition after menopause. Gout symptoms can happen anytime of day or night, but most people have attacks at night. The attack is similar to arthritis, and it causes a burning sensation in the toes. Fortunately, there are several medical and natural ways to treat the condition. What Causes Gout? A diet high

Many people find gout symptoms to be unbearable. Gout attacks often occur without warning, but there are many things you can do to reduce your risk of one. Below are some of the ways you can reduce your risk of a gout attack: Take Your Medication Medication is one of the standard treatments for gout. Taking your medication as prescribed will greatly reduce your chance of having a gout attack. Colchine is one of the medications that can be used to treat gout. It works by preventing excess uric acid

MT: foods that causes gout MD: what is gout? What causes gout flare-ups? List of foods that causes gout flare ups Foods That Causes Gout Gouts are a very painful form of arthritis, caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint space, and inflame the joints. These crystals only form when there is excess amount of uric acid in the blood; uric acid (a waste product that is usually filtered from the blood by the kidneys and expelled from the body through the urine) is formed when the

known as gout or gouty arthritis and nicknamed for the relationship between the disease, rich foods & alcohol consumption, gout is one of the oldest known cases of arthritis. This form of arthritis commonly affects men over the age of 40; the attacks come on suddenly, and the discomfort is severe. Symptoms of inflammation, swelling and tenderness originating in the great toe and progressing joint by joint are classic signs of gouty arthritis. Thomas Sydenham (1989) describes an acute gout attack in