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What do you think is the worst kind of gout? Is it in the ankle? Surely, the pain there will leave you unable to walk without crutch, especially if the uric acid crystal begins to protrude. Or is it in the wrist? Elbow? No matter where your gout is, it will surely obstruct you. But, there is one case of gout that is very obstructive. Gout in sacroiliac joint is probably one of the worst gout attack you will encounter. Sacroilac Joint Sacroilac joint is one of the least known to the common people. Nevertheless, it is one of the most important. It connects the sacrum of the spine to the hips. The sacrum is a section of the spine near the lumbar spine and the coccyx or tail bone. This means that the sacrum supports your entire upper body! This also means that gout attack in the sacroiliac joint will hamper the movement of your body from any direction. If gout in the ankle will prevent you from standing up, he gout in the sacroiliac joint will prevent you from standing up, layin...

“Just think of all those women on the Titanic who said, 'No thank you' to desert that night. And for what?!” ― Erma Bombeck The foods we eat are nature’s (or human technology’s) greatest gifts. Other than the fact that eating can give us strength to face the day, well, it just feels good to eat! Especially eat delicious foods. Mmmmmm. The mere thought of my favorite food makes me drool with saliva. How I’d love to indulge myself, because today can be my last, or maybe tomorrow, or the next day. Who knows. Unfortunately for some, they can not do so. Indulging themselves can cause health problems, and to some, PAIIIN. (Yes, I’m looking at you chronic gout) This article aims to introduce a chronic gout diet. What Should a Gout Sufferer Avoid? As a gout sufferer, you are most likely aware of the cause of gout. Uric Acid. “So, should I avoid foods that are rich in URIC ACID?” Well, yes of course! If a food rich in uric acid exists, you should avoid it. Actuall...

What is gout? To those who does not suffer it, gout is gout. It is a painful inflammation of the joints. To those who had an unfortunate encounter with the disease, it is something more. Finally, to those who lived to know gout, gout is not just gout. It can be classified, just like a dog is not just a dog but can be a Chihuahua, Doberman or many other breeds. This article aims to explain the difference between chronic gout vs acute gout. Gout. What is it? Without the word “gout”, we will simply have “chronic” and “acute”. Hence, we have to explain gout first. Gout, as mentioned above, is characterized by a painful inflammation of the joints. It is a kind of arthritis resulting from the crystallization of uric acid deposited to the ball-and-socket joints ( or wherever gout decided to attack). Uric acid is not normally deposited in the synovial joints, that is why not everyone suffers from gout. Uric acid is normally flushed out by the excretory system. However, when th...

                  Have you experienced waking up to agonizing moans of pain? Or maybe you yourself woke up moaning or even screaming. Gout attack . Most likely, you or someone you love is suffering from the torturous villainy of gout. You may even be petrified by the doctor’s claims about gout. “I’m so sorry. Gout has no cure. All you can do is relieve the pain.” Shocked about the so called “truth”, you find yourself asking your respected doctor “Wait, what? So how did I even have this condition? “ . “Excessive uric acid ”. The doctor then began to bombard you with both medical and genetic jargons. “Do you have a family history of gout?” “If memory serves me right, my uncle’s stepmom’s great grandfather suffered from gout attacks” “Oh, that explains why my dear.” “Gout is hereditary”. Claims the doctor. Totally head scratching right? You are deeply stricken with fear that your child, grandchild and even your great gr...

Sometimes, when we are not feeling well we simply rely on our body’s innate ability to heal itself. You accidentally cut yourself? You do not have to do anything. Go chill and watch Netflix and literally do nothing. After a few days the wound is healed! Had a drinking party last night? Surely the liver sustained some damage. No worries! Your body will take care of the healing process for you. Unfortunately, there are times that without help, the body will not be able to do anything. For instance, gout. This article aims to explain how gout TEMPORARILY goes away by itself. What Causes Gout Gout is caused by your body’s homeostatic mechanisms that are meant to protect you. Your body is a genius when it comes to self-defense, unfortunately, false alarms can make you suffer. We both know that the pain and inflammation is ignited by your body if something is amiss, such as when infections occur. But what exactly is the body protecting you from that caused the gout attack? ...

Many things in life are hereditary. This is true not just in tangible wealth, but diseases and behaviors as well! While it is nice to know that you are an heir for a renowned, stable and growing business empire, it is not so pleasing to know that you are a worthy successor for the disease of the kings.                   This article aims to answer the question “is gout hereditary?” Worthy Successor “Did you inherit that seemingly endless land from your dad?” “Wonderful eyes! Same as your mom’s” “Your hair. Kinda reminds me of your dad” You nod with pride as an affirmation for all these compliments and inquiries. Then there goes the follow up question. “That protruding lump in your fingers. Must be painful. Did you get it from your dad?” It is tempting to say yes, but let me tell you one thing. If someone asks me “is gout hereditary?” With a straight face and firm tone, I wil...

Gout is almost a fraternal twin brother to hyperuricemia. It is almost a given that if you have gout, you are most likely suffering from hyperuricemia as well, or vice versa. But, they are actually not just twins. They are even triplets, maybe nonuplets, or maybe a vast network of brothers with different moms with the same dad (hyperuricemia). The problem is, these poor siblings have seemingly unrelated traits hence we fail to recognize that they are related. This article aims to explain a family of hyperuricemia complications. Believe me when I say that many of them will surprise you. The most recognized Hyperuricemia Complications Hyperuricemia is usually associated with several liver and kidney complications as both of them are directly involved in the excretion of uric acid. Prolonged hyperuricemia will likely cause nephrolithiasis (kidney stone), nephropathy, and even kidney failure. When uric acid reacts with oxalates, uric acid kidney stones may form in the l...

When gout decided to display its fury, there is this tempting sensation; a desire to rub the affected joint. You know that the rubbing will not take the pain away, but somehow this sensation wins and make you rub and rub and rub! What if I tell you that with the proper medication, this rubbing can remove the pain? This article aims to explain Voltaren Gel for gout. Does it work? Will it reduce the pain and inflammation? Or maybe it is just another of those useless meds for gout? Read on to find out more. Voltaren Voltaren is a brand name for diclofenac, a type of NSAID or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. You have probably deduced it from the name itself – that Voltaren is used to treat inflammation and pain. With that thought in mind, one can arrive to the conclusion that Voltaren can indeed be used for gout. After all, the primary suffering gout attacks give is the unbearable pain alongside the irritating inflammation. Voltaren is usually taken orally but in the case o...

Of all the mysteries of gout, it is the gout locations that are the most shrouded. It is common for gout to occur in the ankle, the earlobes, the wrist and some other parts. However, there are cases of gouts that occur in the most unexpected parts of your body. That is why everyday, thousands upon thousands questions are raised about gout. One such question is “ Can I get gout in the fingers?” Unusual Locations of Gout As aforementioned, gout grows in the most unexpected places. There are cases reporting gout in the middle ear thus causing deafness. There are also cases of gout in the spine which causes paralysis. Some does not cause major damage but are very obstructive, such as gout in the nose and pelvis (hips). There are also these weird cases such as gouty tophi in the eyes and even in the vocal cords. There are even cases of gout in the penis. “Yeah gout grows anywhere. What now?” That fact itself answers the question “ Can I get gout in the fingers?”. You ca...

In most cases, gout seems to embark on a journey from your lower body to the upper. It usually begins in the big toes, sailing all the way to the knees then to the fingers. Sometimes, gout becomes an omniscient being who appears in all joints at the same time! Thus, it is not surprising if gout decides to appear in the elbow. This article aims to explain gout in the elbow and explain a few tips for you to relieve the pain and inflammation. The Ominous Gout in the Elbow Compared to getting gout in the knees, heels, toes (especially big toes), the chances of getting gout in the elbow is extremely low. I repeat, EXTREMELY LOW. Not as low as the chances of winning a lottery, but it sees fewer incidence. This is not a coincidence. If you get gout in your toes or heels, it is not a guarantee that you will get further gout in the fingers and the elbows. BUT, if you get gout in your fingers or/and elbows, it is almost guaranteed that at least once you will get gout attacks i...