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treatment:
- Gout is a type of arthritis that usually affects one joint, the large joint at the base of the toe, but it may affect other joints such as the knee. Gout affects more women than men, and appears in the form of bouts of pain, redness and swelling in the joint, and these attacks occur when the accumulation of Uric acid crystals in the joints rise, uric acid is the product of the decomposition of purine, which is naturally present in the body and some types of red meat, and naturally it is excreted through urine, but in cases where uric acid is produced in large or not properly eliminated through urine It accumulates in the body in the form of sharp crystals in the joints, and it is recommended to drink 2-3 liters of water per day, avoid drinking alcohol, avoid red meat, reduce fish intake, increase fruits and vegetables, maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly, and avoid rapid weight loss, and for treatment some medications are used, as it is used to relieve acute attacks of gout, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as naproxen or indomethacin are used, in addition to urbasone pills that reduce inflammation, To reduce the risk of developing complications of the disease and to avoid recurrence of attacks, some medicines are prescribed such as Probenecid 500mg twice daily and Urosolvin one sachet in half a glass of water and repeat this three times daily
How is the diagnosis made?
- Diagnosis is made by taking the medical history, what symptoms appear on the patient, the medications he uses, the chronic diseases he suffers from, conducting a clinical examination of the joint, and running some tests such as checking the level of uric acid in the blood, aspiration fluid from the affected joint and examining it under Microscope to see crystals, kidney functions to rule out any defect in its functions
Factors that increase the level of uric acid:
- genetics
- obesity
- Eating red meat and seafood
- drinking alcohol
- High blood pressure
- diabetes
- Arteriosclerosis
- Side effects of some medications such as aspirin and diuretics
foods to avoid :
- Red meat
- liver or kidneys because they are high in saturated fat.
- Seafood such as sardines, anchovies, tuna, salmon, and mackerel.
- Sugary drinks and foods are high in fructose such as soda, some juices, ice cream, candy, and fast food.
- Processed foods and refined carbohydrates like white bread, cakes, and crackers
Our advice:
- Follow the advice above, and consult a doctor to run the necessary tests
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