| One of the most painful conditions known to man is | | | | Anti-Inflammatory herbs and medications can help |
| gout. It usually strikes the right big toe first and it | | | | ease the pain associated with this condition. You may |
| hurts so bad a bed sheet feels far too heavy. | | | | need something stronger from your doctor when it is |
| Walking is nearly impossible, and forget about socks | | | | particularly bad. In the meantime, chamomile, ginger |
| and shoes. All you will want is fast relief. | | | | and/or turmeric may be very helpful. If you take |
| Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals | | | | medications, check with the doctor to make sure |
| deposited into your joints. Uric acid is a waste | | | | there are no interactions with what you already take. |
| product from purine, a substance found in proteins. | | | | Cherry juice is often recommended by doctors. In |
| Usually, the kidneys filter them out, but several | | | | fact, most berries will offer some relief, but the juice |
| conditions may prevent a full removal. When that | | | | of the tart cherry is best. When you feel an attack |
| happens, the uric acid circulates in your blood stream | | | | coming on, go ahead and start drinking it. That could |
| until the crystals are too heavy. The reason the right | | | | stop it before the pain becomes terrible. |
| big toe is usually the first place of attack is the | | | | When the pain subsided a bit, topical application of |
| distance it is from your heart. | | | | some remedies may be useful. An oil extraction of |
| The foods with the highest amount of purine content | | | | gotu kola is a good idea, and capsaicin could help as |
| are found in organ meats. All proteins contain purine, | | | | well. The latter is a counter irritant, which can |
| including vegetables, however it is not known if those | | | | confuse the brain into shutting down the pain |
| found in vegetables are likely to lead to a flare up. If | | | | sensors. Avoid willow bark, as it contains the same |
| you have gout, it would be wise to calculate how | | | | ingredient found in aspirin and could make matters |
| much you are consuming and keep it to a minimum. | | | | worse. |
| One of the reasons those with kidney disease are | | | | Granting you won't feel like exercise at first, it is best |
| told to eat a low protein diet is due to this acid. | | | | to rest the joint as much as possible until the pain is |
| Kidney damage reduces the filtering abilities of the | | | | gone. Exercising it too soon can result in renewed |
| organ which increases both the acid and creatinine. | | | | pain. Also, keeping it elevated is a good idea. Ice, |
| Both of which can poison the body and do a lot of | | | | once it can be tolerated could reduce some of the |
| damage to other organs. Untreated gout can result in | | | | inflammation. |
| kidney damage and vice versa. | | | | Your doctor can help you find the right combination |
| Some medications can contribute to the problem. | | | | to prevent recurrence and to treat the current |
| Aspirin is a particularly bad trigger, though some | | | | attack. Make sure to tell the doctor about any other |
| studies indicate that low dose (under 81 mgs) may | | | | medical conditions as well as a complete list of all |
| not be a problem. Black tea and alcohol use can also | | | | medications and supplements you use. Together, you |
| be a trigger. | | | | can stop the pain and prevent future attacks. |
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