19/11/2017
What is Gout?
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Gout is a painful condition considered as complex form of arthritis which is due to too much uric acid builds up in the body. High level of uric acid will cause the formation of crystals in the joints, creating intense pain and inflammation. The body produces uric acid as it breaks down purines which are commonly rich in meats, seafoods, legumes and some vegetables. When the body is functioning optimally, uric acid will pass through kidney and released into the urine. However, if too much uric acid, your kidney cannot keep up, the acid builds up and forms the needle-like crystals in a joint and cause intense pain.
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Signs & Gout Symptoms
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1. Severe pain in the big toes
2. Severe pain in joints including feet, ankles, knees, hips, wrists, hands, fingers and back even the weight of a sheet or clothing is intolerable
3. Noticeable discoloration in the joints,can become red or purple at onset and change through the attack.
4. Joints that are swollen and stiff and hot to touch
5. Joints that are inflamed and tender presented and reduced mobility.
6. Hard lumps or bumps at the joints.
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5 Natural Gout Treatments
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1. Cherries
- Is known to reduce inflammation and promote weight loss. Researchers found that cherry intake for two days can reduce recurrent gout attacks by 35 percent and lowered 75 percent if combination treatment with allopurinol.
2. Celery Seed Extract
- Rich with antioxidants and helps to reduce uric acid in the body. Celery juice help relieve gout symptoms and reducing the length of occurrence.
3. Coffee
- Is shown to lower uric acid levels in the body. Numerous studies indicate that it may help eventhough still not reach consensus on how it works.
4. Vitamin C
- Multiple studies, and a recent double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial have shown that higher vitamin C intake significantly reduces uric acid levels.
5. Turmeric
- Is known to relieve the inflammation and pain associated with gout. Multiple studies have shown that curcumin power at fighting inflammation. Black paper (piperine) also can take to improve the absorption of turmeric and increase its anti-inflammatory effects.