is gout afatal diseas?
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No...gout is a increased amount of uric acid in your blood which causes crystals to lodge in joints...You will often \nhear gout being found in the great toe...painful, red and swollen...They can place you on pills and have you avoid certain foods such asw hot dogs, lunch meat, liver, etc...You will not die from it but it can be painful..sometimes stress can cause it.
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Gout is caused by increased amount of uric acid which deposits in joints, esp the great toes. Drink plenty of water. Rest it when it flares up, use tylenol for pain. Get excercise when it is not bothering you. Avoid high protein foods, esp during flare ups. See your doctor and follow the regimen provided. Best of health!
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I think it depends on your health isurance.  If your insurance says you have to have a referral to a specialist then you need to go to the family doctor first.  If not, then I would go to an Orthaepedic doctor.  Ask around for a good one, try friends, or family.  Another good source would be someone who works quite closely with them.  For instance, I am an x-ray tech.  I have on many occasions reccommended a good orthaepedic doctor.  Tell your family doc to take an x-ray, you will kill two birds with one stone.  One, you'll find out if you could possibly have any arthritis or joint space narrowing and secondly, you'll be able to ask the tech.  Most of us are happy to spread the news of a good doc.  Unfortunately, there are several bad ones.  Be careful and good luck!!
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I had attacks when in England,from 90'-2000.These over here are more frequent,and,don't respond to the treatment as well.Alupurinol,colcicine and diclomax would seem favourite but,I have a drawer full of them,my advice,and that of any doctor over here,..if its got wings, dont eat it! Chicken is full of URIC acid which is the cause, I suppose you are on a high drink diet same as me,lol, see what happens when you give the KFC a miss. Good luck. Tony from Pattaya
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Gout is caused by too much uric acid, which gets deposited in the cartilage of joints.  This leads to inflammation and red, swollen, painful joints.\n\nYou need medication to control the disease.  Allopurinol is the most commonly prescribed drug for gout.\n\nRead more about it here:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout
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May be more than one Dx.     A nuc scan using Iodine 131 radioactive test?\nU/S of thyroid?\nPositive thyroid palpitation?  Goiter?\nI&O balanced?\n\nThe fingers swelling-- history of RA/ osteo?, I&O unbalanced, currently dieting?, high intake of sodium?  Use of birth control pills?  \nCheck with your pharmacist about possible interaction of medications-- both Rx and OTC.\nGood luck
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are you diabetic? possible neuropathy, arthritis, gout, bad circulation. Good luck and see a doctor.
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Hey,\n   I have autoimmune problems as well.  Sucks don't it...\n\nMine is Polyglandular Deficiency Syndrome type II  and I am developing the arthritis to go with it...\n\nIf you need to talk contact me \n\nI'll give you my regular e-mail\nGraugeist@comcast.net
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Colchicine is a prescription medication used in the treatment of gout. Gout is an inflammatory joint disorder cause by the accumulation of uric acid. The mechanism through which colchincine operates is not well characterized, but it is known that colchicine inhibits the formation of micotubules. This inhibition of microtubule formation keeps cells from replicating. I'm not sure of genetic experiments, but Hydra, a cnidarian, can be made neuron-free by treatment with colchicine. It's not a useful experiment, but it's kind of cool.
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Yes, when drunk excessively.\n\nIt causes little crystals to form in the blood, a little like glass fragments. They then try and pass through joints like your knees, fingers and toes... when it reaches a joint where they cant pass through they get blocked up and create gout!\n\nI'll have a pint if your off to the bar!
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My dad had gout and he had to give up corned beef.  Every time he ate corned beef, he had a terrible bout with gout.\n\nI found the list below:\n\nOffal foods such as: Liver, Kidneys, Tripe, Heart, Tongue, etc. \nExcessive amounts of red meat and poultry. \nShellfish, mussels, anchovies, fish roe, herring, mackerel, sardines, shrimp, and scallops. \nPeas, legumes, spinach, lentils and beans. \nYeast. \nMushrooms \nasparagus \nAlcohol intake should at least be reduced (beer and wine especially
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Gout is a form of arthritis that developes when there is a build up of uric acid in the blood. When the uric acid levels get high enough, it collects in the joints. The joint that is usually first and most severely affected is the big toe joint. As this uric acid collects in the toe joint, it forms crystals in the shape of a needle. These needle like crystals cause a stabbing pain , sometimes excruciating pain, plus swelling. The affected toe is like an inside out pin cushion. OUCH!!! \n\n95% of the Gout sufferers are men over 30. It is rare, but it does attack women also. Gout is closely related to the foods you eat. The natural approach to Gout would be to change your diet and increase your fluid intake. \n\nThere are foods that cause an increase in uric acid and they should be greatly curtailed from the diet. These foods are: \n\nanchovies, \nasparagus, \nherring, \nmeats & gravies, \nmushrooms, \nmussels, \nsardines, \nand alcoholic beverages, \nfried foods. \nThey should also try to avoid rich cakes and pies. \nSome studies have shown a vitamin deficiency of vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin E contribute to the disease process of Gout. \n\nThere are foods that can neutralize the uric acid, so these can be eaten freely. They are: \napple cider vinegar,\ncherries, \ncherry juice, \ncelery, strawberries \navocados. \nIt is necessary to increase your water intake also as this will help flush the uric acid out. Herbs that help to neutralize the uric acid are alfalfa, burdock, hyssop and juniper. Alfalfa is the stongest of the mentioned herbs and the first choice. There are prescription drugs available from your doctor but please ask about the mild to serious side effects of these drugs.       \n* The information in this article should not replace the advice of your medical practitioner. \n\nLucinda Jenkins is an LPNHC and is the owner of Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Copyright © 2000, Lucinda Jenkins
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if u have gouty attacks check with a doc..its important..as for diet go low with spinach,mushrooms,cauliflowers,cabbage.broccoli .ur doc will elaborate the list
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I agree with the above. Also try not to eat much red meat or seafood. Apparently dairy products are good for gout (if that is indeed what you have).
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I found a diet of no alcohol, sugar and carbohydrates will lower the PH of the body helping reduce gout. Eat lots of vegetables, especially green leafy ones, and protein, Tofu, meat, eggs, milk. No rice bread or grains untill you've been on the low carb diet for 30 days, and then only add 2 cups of whole grains a day. I guarantee you will feel better and see the difference. And don't forget the water, 2 quarts a day, pure and fresh. No soda or juice, too much sugar. Don't drink anything but water, no tea or coffee either. The cafien in the tea and coffee dehydrate the body and the uric acid levels rise when the body is dehydrated. feel better soon.
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Arthritis, gout, bug bite or sting, any number of things. Try ice and ibuprofen, if it continues to stay swollen for more than a few days or if you develop other symptoms like fever, nausea, etc. then see your doctor.
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Unless you are a doctor, you're not going to find one. You can try http://www.webmd.com/ for medical information, but for diagnoses you need a trained professional. Another resource is the Library of the National Medical Society. http://www.medical-library.org/\n\nIndividuals are notoriously bad at self diagnoses. If you try to diagnose yourself you will think you have everything from tuberculosis to the gout.\n\nGo see a doctor.