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What
is Gout?
Gout
is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up
in the body, and forming crystals deposits in joints. This causes
pain, swelling and inflammation at the joints.
Gout
can also be hereditary.
Gout usually affects men over 40 but it can also affect women,
especially after menopause.
What
is Uric Acid?
Protein
is a major nutrient in our food Uric acid is a byproduct of the
digestion of purine-rich food. Purine is a type of protein.
Why
does Uric Acid Crystal accumulate at the joints?
Uric
Acid is a waste product that needs to be excreted by the body. This
process is taken care of by kidneys, where blood is filtered and uric
acid is passed out of the body as part of urine. When the kidneys are
not able to cope with the high level of uric acid, the excess uric
acid will reenter the blood circulatory system. Where the blood
circulation is slow, particularly at small joints (most frequently
fingers, toes and ankles), the blood tends to be lower in temperature
and higher in concentration. This will lead to the deposit of uric
acid at the joints. When time goes by and the deposit become
abundant, they crystallize. The crystals stay in the cartilage or
synovial membrane and sybsequently lead to severe inflammation.
What
causes gout?
Excessive
intake of foods rich in purines. Uric acid is formed when purines
break down.
Foods
particularly high in purine content include (Non-vegetarian) beef,
goose, organ meats, mussels, achovies, mackerel, sweetbreads and
yeast. Other types of meats, poultry, fish and shellfish are
moderately high in purines. (Vegetarian) Spinach, asparagus, beans,
lentils, mushrooms and dried peas also contain moderate amount of
purines.
Other
causes:
·
Drinking too much alcohol.
·
High blood pressure.
·
A family history of gout.
·High
levels of triglycerides.
.
Infections, obesity and physical and emotional stress.
What
are the symptoms?
Symptoms
of gout include extreme pain in a single joint, usually the base of
the big toe. It can also affect other joints such as the feet,
fingers, wrists, elbows, knees, or ankles. The joints may appear
purple-red, swollen, hot and stiff. Severe pain that attack
throughout the day and may even disrupt sleep. Fever, cold and rapid
heart beat - in serious cases. Rarely fatal, the pain and swelling
normally subside in 1-2 weeks.
Can
Gout be prevented or managed?
Controlling
the intake of food that contains high purine content will help.
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