Question by dexter11ph: is it normal for a 23 year old to have a Gout?
What are the foods to avoid?
i had been reading a lot about what NOT to eat… it seems confusing….
I would like to ask. what are the foods that is OK to eat?
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Answer by DoUreallywantme2answerthat
What causes gout?
Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid is not harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But when uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.
Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout.
What are the symptoms?
The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in your big toe. You can also get gout attacks in your foot, ankle, or knees. The attacks can last a few days or many weeks before the pain goes away. Another attack may not happen for months or years.
See your doctor even if your pain from gout is gone. The buildup of uric acid that led to your gout attack can still harm your joints.
How is gout diagnosed?
Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and do a physical exam. Your doctor may also take a sample of fluid from your joint to look for uric acid crystals. This is the best way to test for gout. Your doctor may also do a blood test to measure the amount of uric acid in your blood.
How is it treated?
To stop a gout attack quickly, your doctor can prescribe a large daily dose of one or more medicines. The doses will get smaller as your symptoms go away. Relief from a gout attack often begins within 24 hours if you start treatment right away.
To prevent future attacks, your doctor can prescribe a medicine to reduce uric acid buildup in your blood.
To ease the pain during a gout attack, rest the joint that hurts. Taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help you feel better. But don’t take aspirin. It can make gout worse by raising the uric acid level in the blood.
Changing the way you eat can help you manage your gout. Eat a healthy mix of foods so you get the nutrients you need. Limit foods like meat, fish, and beer. Drink plenty of water and other fluids.
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It is not normal for anyone to have gout. If your body is working normally then you will not have gout.
Gout is no respecter of age. While most people with gout are over 30 it is not unusual to see it at ages younger than that.
Here is a link to page that gives a good list of foods to avoid.
http://arthritis-symptom.com/Gout-Symptoms/gout-diet.htm
Here is a good article about foods that can help prevent gout attacks.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/348741/get_out_the_gout.html?cat=70
Comment by screamingfreedom — April 27, 2011 @ 12:48 pm