Gouty Tophi Can Be Removed...

Truly, gout has many mysteries. Most of them are unsolved, some are unanswered because we fail to recognize the root, or at least we fail to accept a paradigm shift. One such mystery of gout is how a person gets chronic gout without tophus. Gout for the first timers Surely, when a gout sufferer comes to the doctor for the first time, the doctor can tell the situation right away. Without using any instrument and without any laboratory analysis, the inflammation and pain alone can lead the doctor to immediately and conclusively say that “Hey, that is gout”. But what if there is no inflammation at all? In this case, it will be harder to identify gout. And YES, it is possible to have chronic gout without tophus. In fact, gout can differ from patient to patient. One can have tophus without pain, some can have pain with swelling while others can have pain without both swelling and tophus. Chronic Gout Chronic gout, by the name itself, is EVERLASTIN...

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...

Have you ever went to a general check-up only to be given a piece of paper filled with very long string of jargons and numbers that seemingly makes no sense? I myself experienced that and did not care about the numbers and left the interpretation job to the doctor. Little did I know that those numbers meant very significant omen. Especially the uric acid level. This article aims to explain the significance of uric acid tests. Uric Acid – The Unnoticeable KILLER Most likely, you will not go to your doctor for a uric acid test in a whim. “Hey! Maybe my uric acid level is not normal. I want to go to the doctor”. Hence, too much uric acid is usually discovered late, be it because uric acid was found to be abnormal in a GENERAL lab test, or maybe some hyperuricemia complications decided to appear by themselves, usually gout. Because of this, uric acid wreaks havoc without hyperuricemia sufferers being aware that they are hyperuricemia sufferers! Taking uric acid tests every ...

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...

Your ear is a hub for tens of thousands of nerve endings. Hence, your ears tend to be on the list of the most sensitive areas of the body. They are more sensitive to pain, tickling pleasure and other sensations.  Because of this, our instinct is to protect them from danger. Gouty tophi is simply one of the many entities that may pose threat to your precious ears. But, it is one of the most painful and fear-inducing. Pain, fear and your protective instincts are probably the reason you end up reading this article. You may be curious about the chalky lumps appearing on your ear, or terrified by the milky white crystals poking out of your skin. Whatever is the reason, you will understand those mysteries after you read through this article. How did they reach the ear? It is hard to believe that out of all body parts, tophi can build up on the ear. Your ears are veinous; the blood vessels creeping there are veins and not larger blood vessels. Hence, there is uric acid ca...

Truly, gout has many mysteries. Most of them are unsolved, some are unanswered because we fail to recognize the root, or at least we fail to accept a paradigm shift.  One such mystery of gout is how a person gets chronic gout without tophus. Gout for the first timers Surely, when a gout sufferer comes to the doctor for the first time, the doctor can tell the situation right away. Without using any instrument and without any laboratory analysis, the inflammation and pain alone can lead the doctor to immediately and conclusively say that “Hey, that is gout”. But what if there is no inflammation at all? In this case, it will be harder to identify gout. And YES, it is possible to have chronic gout without tophus.  In fact, gout can differ from patient to patient. One can have tophus without pain, some can have pain with swelling while others can have pain without both swelling and tophus. Chronic Gout Chronic gout, by the name itself, is EVERLASTING GOUT (or a...

Time is indeed gold. That is why we tend to rush things. Unfortunately, with too much haste comes recklessness. Our impatience leads to unforeseen consequences. Results may range from further delays to major devastation. This is especially true in the world of medicine and health. To be more specific, some of those who suffer gouty tophi in the feet are too impatient that they practice Do-It-Yourself procedures to remove the lump. Unfortunately, it is more common that the result is damaging rather than healing. Gout Infection in the Foot As a lump that obstructs not only the joints but also the quality of life, it is very tempting to remove the lump yourself. It is like being tempted to pop the pimples in the face, or maybe popping a roll of bubble wrap. However, YOU SHOULD RESIST THE URGE . Cutting the lump open may seem as easy as cutting a watermelon in two, but it is not as easy as it seems plus it will do more harm than good. When you cut the lump open, white liquid...