Gout is a problem that in most of the cases occurs suddenly. That is why it is really hard to prevent it. Doctors can only advice for a low alcohol intake and a healthy diet. Only after its occurrence specialists are able to prescribe a treatment. Treatment for gout is prescribed in order to ease the symptoms that usually consist of extreme pain in the affected joints.
We know two types of gout. Acute gout is treated using different medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchines and corticosteroids. The NSAIDs are drugs that help easing the pain and have an anti-inflammatory effect. As NSAIDs we have to mention indomethacin, ketoprofen, oxaprozin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, etodolac, naproxen and sulindac. This type of treatment has proved to be the best in preventing gout attacks and easing the symptoms. NSAIDs are recommended for as long as the patient has symptoms and are taken by mouth three or four times a day. NSAIDs assure the easing of symptoms by suppressing the production of fatty acids called prostaglandins that cause the inflammation and pain in gout sufferers.
Colchine is the alternative for NSAIDs. This medicine has been used to treat gout for years. It has benefic effects on reducing and even eliminating the pain caused by gout. Even so this treatment is not recommended for persons who can not tolerate side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps. Colchine is a treatment with benefic effects because it reduces the deposit of uric acid crystals that cause inflammations. An intake of colchine within 24 to 48 hours of the onset of the gout symptoms is believed to have the awaited effect.
The third way of treating gout is the use of corticosteroids such as prednisone, prednisolone and triamcinolone. This treatment is prescribed for patients that can not take NSAIDs or colchine, being the third alternative in treating gout. This treatment has benefic effects after steroids are injected into the joint muscle. Afterwards pain is locally relieved.
The second type of gout is chronic gout. In these cases treatment is prescribed in order to prevent acute gout attack from recurring. In many of the cases this means decreasing the uric acid levels. The recommended treatments are xanthine oxidase inhibitors and uricosuric agents. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors such as allopurinol lead to decrease of uric acid levels in the organism. Uricosuric agents are medicines that help kidneys to eliminate the excess of the uric acid produced by the body. As uricosuric agents we can mention probenecid or sulfinpyrazone.
For more information about causes of gout please review http://www.gout-info-center.com/gout-diet.htm or even http://www.gout-info-center.com/foods-that-cause-gout.htm
Groshan Fabiola
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What is gout and how can it be treated?
I've heard that it is something about salt crystals forming round a bone. Will drinking lots of water and reducing salt intake help? Or do you need drugs?
Thanks from TW x – and my gran!
Gout is a form of arthritis and is treated with anti inflammatory meds in the same way.
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Gout is a condition cause by too much uric acid in your body. It usually involves the big toe and the area underneath it by the bunion area. It is very painful and if not treated will definitely reoccur. There is medication to stop this from happening also including an anti-inflammatory.
Janet
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Uric Acid build up. I was just diagnosed with it. I am a young female and that is not common. Usually starts in your big toe. It is an arthritis. A blood test is needed to confirm. You need to take drugs and aviod alcohol and seafood to name a few.
It is extreemly painful!!
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Because the body metabolizes purines into uric acid, a maintained, low-purine diet can help lower the plasma urate level. Avoiding alcohol, high-purine foods, such as meat, fish, dry beans (also lentils and peas), mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, and cauliflower can lower plasma urate levels. In addition, consuming purine-neutralizing foods, such as fresh fruits (especially cherries and strawberries) and most fresh vegetables, diluted celery juice, distilled water, and B-complex and C vitamins can also help lower plasma urate levels.
A strong natural cure is a berry extract supplement consisting of bilberry, blueberry or cherry extracts. The anthocyanins which give the berries their blue and purple hues, after entering the body, turn into powerful anti-inflammatories. These might be an especially preferable option to transplant patients, who frequently suffer gout due to increased toxicity and strain on the kidneys due to their immunosuppressant medication.
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Acutely, first line treatment should be pain relief. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, the drugs of choice are indomethacin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or intra-articular glucocorticoids, administered via a joint injection.
Colchicine was previously the drug of choice in acute attacks of gout. It impairs the motility of granulocytes and can prevent the inflammatory phenomena that initiate an attack of gout. Colchicine should be taken within the first 12 hours of the attack and usually relieves the pain within 48 hours. Its main side-effects (gastrointestinal upset) can complicate its use. NSAIDs are the preferred form of analgesia for patients with gout.
Before medical help is available, some over the counter medication can provide temporary relief to the pain and swelling. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen can reduce the pain and inflammation slightly, although aspirin should not be used as it can worsen the condition. Preparation H hemorrhoidal ointment can be applied to the swollen skin to reduce the swelling temporarily. Professional medical care is needed for long term management of gout.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout
heya. unfortunately youl probably need drugs people are usually prescribed allopurinol tablets. nothing to worry abou though!
you are right it id deposits that form usuallky in the big toe or in other joints
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Gout usually affects the extremities & joints of the body eg toes, fingers , knees etc it is caused by crystals of uric acid building up, drink lots of fresh water but you certainly need medical advice, once you have had it, it will re occur unless you change your lifestyle, good luck
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Janet Iw is correct, she should have added the acid crystallises which is why it's so painful.
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Gout is condition that results from crystals of uric acid depositing in tissues of the body. Gout is characterized by an overload of uric acid in the body and recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis). Chronic gout can lead to deposits of hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, decreased kidney function, and kidney stones.
Preventing acute gout attacks is equally as important as treating the acute arthritis. Prevention of acute gout involves maintaining adequate fluid intake, weight reduction, dietary changes, reduction in alcohol consumption, and medications to reduce hyperuricemia.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake helps prevent acute gout attacks. Adequate fluid intake also decreases the risk of kidney stone formation in patients with gout. Alcohol is known to have diuretic effects which can contribute to dehydration and precipitate acute gout attacks. Alcohol can also affect uric acid metabolism and cause hyperuricemia. It causes gout by impeding (slowing down) the excretion of uric acid from the kidneys as well as by causing dehydration, which precipitates the crystals in the joints.
Dietary changes can help reduce uric acid levels in the blood. Since purine chemicals are converted by the body into uric acid, purine rich foods are avoided. Examples of foods rich in purine include shellfish and organ meats, such as liver, brains, kidneys, and sweetbreads. Researchers have reported, in general, that meat or seafood consumption increases the risk of gout attacks, while dairy consumption seemed to reduce the risk! Protein intake or purine-rich vegetable consumption was not associated with an increased risk of gout. Total alcohol intake was strongly associated with an increased risk of gout (beer and liquor were particularly strong factors).
Weight reduction can be helpful in lowering the risk of recurrent attacks of gout. This is best accomplished by reducing dietary fat and calorie intake, combined with a regular aerobic exercise program.
There are three aspects to the medication treatment of gout. First, pain relievers such as acetaminophen/Tylenol or other more potent analgesics are used to manage pain. Secondly, anti-inflammatory agents such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), colchicine, and corticosteroids are used to decrease joint inflammation. Finally, medications are considered for managing the underlying metabolic derangement that causes hyperuricemia and gout. This means treating the elevated levels of uric acid in the blood with medications that reduce these levels.
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It is urea crystals accumulating in the joint. If its the first time elevate the painful joint above head if possible and drink loads of water, preferably bottled as it is not hard and has not been softened with salt.
Only eat white meat and veggies and no red wine for a while and it should clear up. If its a long standing problem then I am sorry the joint is probably permanently damaged.
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you have to go to the doctors to some tablets. to much drinking can cause it
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gout is sometimes linked to arthritis watching what you eat can help but you will probly need antiinflametarys as well
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Babe no it isnt salt crystals and no it doesnt form on the bone. It grows between the joints of the bone destroying the cartilidge. They used to say rich food caused and thing like brandy and port. According to my old medical book it says uric acid causes it and is produced in the kidneys as urine. I dont really know a lot but would suggest seeing the doc and drinking plenty of fluids. I got it in one big toe and yes it does hurt. But dont take aspirin that can make it worse. Hope it helps and see the doc.
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