Gout Research
Gout is a form of arthritis that develops in the joints which causes severe pain and inflammation. Urate crystals pile up in the joints as a result of a high measurement of uric acid in the circulatory system. Uric acid develops in the blood because the kidneys are unable to dispose of it in the urine. In some instances the uric acid development may be due to a disease or a hereditary factor. Gout usually affects the joint of the big toe, but it can affect other joints including the elbow, ankle, wrist and knee.
Treatment is directed to pain and inflammation relief with drugs. Some of the drugs have severe side affects, but non-steroidal drugs have the least side affects such as aspirin, or ibuprofen but are usually effective. Prevention for additional flare-ups is important. A healthy lifestyle of weight control, exercise and a proper diet will not only benefit gout, it will also prevent and help almost any condition. For gout the proper diet is to eat no refined glucose or carbohydrates, eat fruits, vegetables, cold-water fish, sprouted grain bread and fiber. The calorie intake per day should be limited dependent upon the amount of weight to lose. A low protein diet with an abundance of healthy liquids including plenty of good water is important. The exercise program should be thirty-minute periods three to six times per week, which will help with weight control.
