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Experiencing Sharp Pains In Baby Toe. Does Cherries Help? What Can I Use To Help Flush Out Kidneys?
i am experiencing sharp pains in my baby toe. i have been searching the internet and found that cherries will help eliminate the pain and balance my uric acid. i am taking a blood pressure med that is a durietic. what can i use to help flush out my kidneys. i also drink plenty of water and is an active vegetarian. no beef or pork.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
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It is possible as you assumed, that your symptoms are related to an increase in uric acid. Increased uric acid levels can result in gout which is an inflammatory arthritis.
Because there are other potential causes for joint pain you may want to consider visiting your doctor for a blood uric acid level to confirm that this is the cause of your problems.
It is also possible , if the level is increased, that your diuretic medication is playing a part. One of the potential side effects of diuretics is an increase in uric acid levels.Your doctor may want to consider switching to another antihypertensive.
Other aspects of treatment involve: using enough vitamin c, decreasing any alcohol use, weight loss if there is any excess weight and the use of pain medications. There are also medications that would decrease the uric acid levels.
I hope this helps
It is possible as you assumed, that your symptoms are related to an increase in uric acid. Increased uric acid levels can result in gout which is an inflammatory arthritis.
Because there are other potential causes for joint pain you may want to consider visiting your doctor for a blood uric acid level to confirm that this is the cause of your problems.
It is also possible , if the level is increased, that your diuretic medication is playing a part. One of the potential side effects of diuretics is an increase in uric acid levels.Your doctor may want to consider switching to another antihypertensive.
Other aspects of treatment involve: using enough vitamin c, decreasing any alcohol use, weight loss if there is any excess weight and the use of pain medications. There are also medications that would decrease the uric acid levels.
I hope this helps
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Diet guidelines for GOUT patients with gout have changed over time, and it is not completely clear which combination of foods is best. The current recommendations include eating less :
Red meat
Seafood
Diuretics specially thiazide
Beer and hard alcohol (eg, gin, vodka)
Foods and drinks that contain high-fructose corn syrup (found in some non-diet sodas)
You are encouraged to eat and drink:
Low fat dairy products
Foods made with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, oats, beans)
A moderate amount of wine (one to two 5 ounce servings per day) is not likely to increase the risk of a gout attack.
Coffee may decrease the risk of gout attacks
Vitamin C (500 mg per day) has a mild urate-lowering effect and may be recommend
Probenecid increases the efficiency of uric acid excretion by the kidney, and is called a uricosuric drug. Benzbromarone is a more potent uricosuric drug
take care
Diet guidelines for GOUT patients with gout have changed over time, and it is not completely clear which combination of foods is best. The current recommendations include eating less :
Red meat
Seafood
Diuretics specially thiazide
Beer and hard alcohol (eg, gin, vodka)
Foods and drinks that contain high-fructose corn syrup (found in some non-diet sodas)
You are encouraged to eat and drink:
Low fat dairy products
Foods made with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, oats, beans)
A moderate amount of wine (one to two 5 ounce servings per day) is not likely to increase the risk of a gout attack.
Coffee may decrease the risk of gout attacks
Vitamin C (500 mg per day) has a mild urate-lowering effect and may be recommend
Probenecid increases the efficiency of uric acid excretion by the kidney, and is called a uricosuric drug. Benzbromarone is a more potent uricosuric drug
take care
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
Diuretic can cause electrolyte disturbances / raise uric acid and so on... / it is beter to get examined and investigated..
It could be from uric acid / if so, Febuxostat or Allopurinol may help in the long term.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
Diuretic can cause electrolyte disturbances / raise uric acid and so on... / it is beter to get examined and investigated..
It could be from uric acid / if so, Febuxostat or Allopurinol may help in the long term.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
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