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What are the Causes of Gout?

Gout is a very common disease in the population in which, for various reasons, uric acid is deposited in various tissues, especially in the joints. Gout affects men more frequently and the main risk factors are renal insufficiency, taking diuretics or alcohol consumption, among others. In this Channel you can learn more about Gout and all its treatments: Gout Home Remedy What are the Symptoms of Gout? -Symptoms of acute gout attacks: Symptoms develop suddenly and usually involve only one or a few joints. The joints of the big toe, knee or ankle are most often affected. The pain frequently […]

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How is Gout diagnosed?

Gout is a common and painful form of arthritis. It causes swelling, redness, warmth and stiffness in the joints. Gout occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood. In this Channel you can learn more about Gout: Gout Home Remedy This happens if the body produces too much acid or it is not properly eliminated, or if too much purine-containing foods, such as liver and dried legumes, are consumed. Pseudogout has similar symptoms and is sometimes confused with gout. However, it is caused by calcium phosphate and not uric acid. Gout often attacks the big toe first. It can […]

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All about Gout Disease

Gout is a chronic joint disease caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood. It mainly affects men around the age of 35 and women at the menopause. A gout attack is very painful and often starts in the big toe. Gout Home Remedy Definition Gout is a disease caused by an increase in uric acid in the blood (known as hyperuricemia). Uric acid is a waste product resulting from the breakdown of purines, normally evacuated in the urine. Above 60 mg/L, the body is no longer able to eliminate it and the uric acid forms crystals that […]

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What is Gout?

An excess of uric acid in the body can accumulate in different parts of the body such as joints, kidneys or soft tissues, producing gout. Discover its phases, and drugs, habits and diet to control its symptoms. In this Channel you can learn more about Gout: Gout Home Remedy We could differentiate three Phases in the onset of Gout The first, completely asymptomatic, would correspond to the increase of uric acid in blood. This is followed by the formation of crystals in the joints, which will give rise to the most characteristic symptom of gout, known as acute gout attack. […]

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