Gout

Well here... I've been writing tons of bullshits about me. So, lets share some useful information..
 

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS

Accumulated uric acid crystals

GOUT is one of the most common forms of arthritis and can be extremely painful. "Gout is a disorder of the metabolism of uric acid," says the book Arthritis. What is more, it "is a disorder with a clearly identified cause - the presence of uric acid crystals in the synovial fluid of a joint, particularly in the big toe. The joint may become inflamed and swollen,hot to the touch and excruciatingly painful. Based on a sufferer named Alfred, "A slight touch causes an unbearble stabbing pain."

But no worries because gout is one of the most treatable forms of arthritis which the treatment usually focuses on non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs or in recurrent or very severe attacks,on allopurinol, which helps in the formation of uric acid.

Risk Factors for Recurrence

The swollen look of the big toe (it also can occur to fingers)

The Primary risk factors are age, gender, and genetics. Men are three or four times more likely to get the disease than women, who rarely develop it before menopause.

   Obesity and diet: The Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition states: "Dietary management of gout no longer seems to be focused  on restriction of foods with a high purine content but, rather, on the treatment of metabolic disorders commonly associated with gout: obesity, insulin resistance syndrome and dyslipidemia," or abnormal blood levels of lipids, such as cholesterol.

   Nevertheless, some authorities also recommend cutting back on foods that contain high amounts of purines, such as yeast, certain fish, and various red meats like beef."

    Drink: Excess alcohol consumption can inhibit the excretion of uric acid, causing a buildup.

    Medical conditions: According to the Mayo Clinic, in the United States, gout may be triggered by certain medical conditions, including "untreated high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high levels of fat and cholesterol in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and narrowing of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). Gout is also linked to "sudden or severe illness or injury, and immobility due to bed rest," as well as kidney disease. Evidentlyd, the big toe is a prime target of gout because of its poorer circulation and lower temperature - two conditions that can promote the buildup of uric acid.

   Medications: Products that increase the risk of gout include thiazide diuretics (drugs that promote the release of water from the body, commonly used to treat high blood pressure), low-dose aspirin, antirejection drugs given to transplant patients, and chemotherapy drugs.

Okay.. That's the information for now... So today, I actually feel weird of living alone in my brother's house... It feels creepy and it is not really that enjoyable... :'(

See you guys in my next post!