- Hereditary - body’s inability to process Uric acid
- Normally, uric acid dissolves in bloodstream, passes through kidneys and is excreted in urine.
- Diuretic medications
- Obesity
- Purine rich diet
- Psoriasis
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Genetics ( inherited tendencies )
- Hypothyroidism
- Immune Suppressing Drugs
- High blood pressure may increase risk.
- Other diseases which cause increased uric acid like leukemia, lymphoma, hemoglobin disorders.
- Other Events: Dehydration, surgery and joint injury.
- Consume plenty of fruits and berries
- Reduce amount of alcohol you drink
- Creating a healthy diet
- Increase your physical activity
- Try cardiovascular exercises
- Get rest if you face a gout attack
- Limit the amounts of sugary foods
- Eat plant based proteins
- It is type of arthritis
- Caused by elevated uric acid levels in blood.
- Symptoms: inflammation, swelling, extreme pain
- Crystals deposits in joints from excess uric acid.
- More common in men
- Very common condition
- Women more likely to experience gout after menopause
- One of most frequently diagnosed conditions
- Anti-inflammatory Drugs (Indomethacin, naproxen or ibuprofen)
- Pain killers (oxycodone, hydrocodone or codeine)
- Cortisone injections
- Eat low fat dairy products like Yogurt, cottage cheese and complex carbs like sweet potato, brown rice.
- Take protein food like lean white meat, nuts and seeds.