treating gout

Treating Gout Naturally

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N. Merna Torres

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What is Gout?

Gout is a group of symptoms that affect the joints. It is a severe form of arthritis characterized by joint pain,

stiffness, swelling and redness. Gout is caused by a build up of uric acid in the blood. The build up of uric acid results in the formation of crystal

deposits around the joints. Uric acid is a waste product that is made by the body from

purines. Uric acid normally gets removed by the kidneys.


Who does it affect? Age and gender are

factors for developing gouts.

Gout develops later in life.

Men are three to four times more likely to get gout then women.

Genetics can also play a role.

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RISK FACTORS


Symptoms

Gouts can cause sudden sharp pains.

Symptoms develop quickly and can worsen within 6 to 24 hours.

Symptoms last from 3 to 10 days.


Foods to Avoid

Foods that contain High-Fructose Corn Syrup make be a risk factor

Sugary snacks Soft drinks Processed organ meats Seafood- anchovies,

caviar


Treatments

Reduce acidic foods that are high in purines

Exercise daily. Limit alcohol Medications include

NSIADs- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Colchicine- an alkaloid extracted from plants

Steroids for inflammation


Nutrients

Gout can be treated naturally by avoiding acidic foods.

Eating a low-purine diet.

Eat whole foods with antioxidants and anti- inflammatory factors.


Nutrients and Supplements

Increase Folic acid Increase vitamin C -Eat cherries, which

have high levels of antioxidant- anthocyanins (plant pigment)

Eat alkaline food.


Reference

Insel, P., Ross, D., McMahon, K. I., & Bernstein, M. (2014). Nutrition (Fifth Edition). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Jamison, J. (2003). Clinical Guide to Nutrition & Dietary Supplements in Disease Management. London: Churchill Livingstone.

Mercola, J. (2010, January 9). Five Steps to Overcoming Gout Naturally. In Mercola.com. Retrieved October 11, 2015, from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/01/19/five-steps-to-overcoming-gout-naturally.aspx


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