Question by jerome a: What causes gout and how to prevent getting it?
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Answer by huggywell
Its caused by a build up of uric acid in the joints. Its caused by rich foods and alcohol.
Prevention is moderation in food and drink;
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Gout is caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood which then precipitates out forming crystals on the synovial membranes of joints, which irritates them and is extremely painful. Supposedly, it is the “disease of kings” caused by eating too much organ mean and drinking too much alcohol. Acute attacks can be relieved by taking colchicine, and long term prevention can be had by daily doses of allopurinol.
Comment by Henry_56 — November 29, 2010 @ 1:56 am
high levels of uric acid in your blood stream,meat,wines ,alcohol have ^ uric acid,organ meats are very high in uric acid. there are meds Your Dr can give you an rx for
Comment by melanie j — November 29, 2010 @ 2:00 am
Drink lots of water and take care of your kidneys and liver via diet and exersize.
It is a build up of uric acid. and its gross!
Comment by Papeversomniferum — November 29, 2010 @ 2:34 am
When too much uric acid is produced by the liver, the kidneys are not able to remove it all, and it builds up in the blood stream. This build up of uric acid in the blood stream is known as hyperuricemia. Over time the uric acid crystallizes and ends up settling in joint spaces. White blood cells eventually mistake the crystals as a foreign invader to the body, and gather into the joints as well to attack the crystals. This causes inflammation, ie: swelling, redness, and the typical gout pain.
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Comment by pink tulip — November 29, 2010 @ 3:28 am