Gout is one of those diseases that have stumbled doctors trying to find a cure. They know that it’s painful symptoms are caused by too much uric acid in the blood that cause crystals to form between joints, but aren’t sure what causes it. A new study published in Arthritis and Rheumatology last December identified … Continue reading New Gout Study Reveals Pathway
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Can Gout Be Prevented?
Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints and can cause severe pain, swelling, and inflammation. It’s caused by an excess of uric acid in the body, which forms crystals in the joints. While gout cannot be cured, there are ways to prevent it from occurring or reduce its severity if you already … Continue reading Can Gout Be Prevented?
Exercise Helps Control Gout Symptoms
The link is now clear. Getting regular physical exercise can relieve gout symptoms. Research shows that activity lowers uric acid levels and that prevents sudden gout attacks. The facts Harvard Health researchers state that those with gout should concentrate on getting regular exercise for several reasons. The first is to reduce body fat, which can … Continue reading Exercise Helps Control Gout Symptoms
Exercise helps control gout symptoms
Scientists think a study done earlier this year could amount to a better treatment that would lower the uric acid in patients’ blood. Results indicate that low doses of benzbromarone should be considered further as an effective and safe gout treatment The facts Exercising helps control gout by lowering uric acid levels to prevent gout … Continue reading Exercise helps control gout symptoms
Scientists Find Possible New Gout Treatment
Scientists think a study done earlier this year could amount to a better treatment that would lower the uric acid in patients’ blood. Results indicate that low doses of benzbromarone should be considered further as an effective and safe gout treatment The study The study was a single-center, open-label trial that included 196 male gout … Continue reading Scientists Find Possible New Gout Treatment
Controlling Gout During the Holidays
Gout is one disease that is primarily affected by the foods you eat. That makes it something you will need to closely monitor during the holidays when food is all around and most of it isn’t good for gout sufferers. The truth about holiday food Everyone knows holiday food isn’t healthy but most don’t want … Continue reading Controlling Gout During the Holidays
Could Gout Be Caused by Junk Food?
Gout, once called a “disease of kings,” was thought to be eradicated in the 20th century. Yet, the disease that was so well known among royals in the Victorian era is back. This time it affects many in both the U.S. as well as England. The statistics The Health and Social Information Center in England … Continue reading Could Gout Be Caused by Junk Food?
The Rising Concern Over Gout and Kidney Disease Link
One of the issues with gout is how it affects the kidneys. People can have kidney disease without being afflicted with gout and those with gout may not have kidney disease. However, those with both are more at risk for death than those suffering from only one of the diseases. The Statistics The facts are … Continue reading The Rising Concern Over Gout and Kidney Disease Link
Why Would I Suspect I Had Gout?
People often don’t know much about gout, so they may not know the beginning symptoms of it when they get them. They also probably don’t know to rely on symptoms from their doctor because they may think it’s just arthritis or old age creeping in. After all, it is just a little joint pain, right? … Continue reading Why Would I Suspect I Had Gout?
Can Gout Be Cured?
Gout, a type of arthritis, can’t be cured. However, numerous ways exist to control its symptoms. The primary way is by changing your diet and taking doctor-prescribed medication. Although gout is a type of arthritis, it is different from rheumatoid arthritis in its cause, its symptoms and its treatment. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune issue. … Continue reading Can Gout Be Cured?