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What is Gout?
Gout is a common
condition suffered by the elderly, in this article we answer the
question "what is gout?"
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... Gout is an
extremely painful form of arthritis, it can affect several joints in
the body including the wrists, fingers, knees, arms, elbows, hands and
ankles. In most cases this condition begins in the joint of the big
toe. Gout is not really talked about much, infact most people have
never heard of it, but approximately 2 million people suffer
from this condition every year. The
majority of gout suffers tend to be men in their forties and fifties,
it also tends to affect women in this age range.
Gout occurs
when the body produces too much uric acid, this goes on to form uric
acid crystals that get trapped in between the joints causing
inflammation of the surrounding tissue and excruciating pain for the
suffer. The area around the joint swells up and stiffens.
The speed
at which gout develops is what differentiates it from other forms of
arthritis. It usually develops within twelve to twenty four hours. The
gout attack can last for up to ten days before going
away.
Gout
attacks occur at the least expected times, and sometimes during sleep.
They usually happen between midnight and 2am in the morning, the
attacks also seem to be more frequent in the spring months. If you
suffer a gout attack, you are likely to suffer from more attacks, even
years apart because gout tends to be a recurring condition. With each
attack the frequency gradually increases
If you do
suffer from a gout attack it is recommended that you speak to your
doctor straight away. If gout is not treated in the proper manner the
affected joints can end up permanently disfigured. Untreated gout can
also lead to other conditions such as high blood pressure and kidney
problems.
During the
onset of gout medication should be taken as soon as possible. If no
medication is administered within the first twelve hours the attack may
get out of control and the medication will have little or no effect.
Gout sufferers are advised to carry medication with them at all times.
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