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What Causes Inflammation In The Joints While Suffering From Gout?

Hi doctor I have gout and arthritis and I m 5.10 inches tall and 17.7 stone and I m used to flare up but at the moment everyone on joint have flared at same time, can t sleep and worst of all every toe nail on my left foot has gone black and the little ones are nearly falling off. And whooshing in my head. So if you can help me i would very grateful. Paul Jarvis London
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Gout is characterize by high uric acid i the blood.
It may be primary (metabolic pathway enzyme deficiency) and secondary (excess production, kidney disease)
In gout, sodium urate crystal and uric acid will deposit mainly in the joint and it will produce inflammation and pain.
Uric acid is less soluble than its salt. When Ph of blood will decrease, it aggravate the attack of gout.
In acute attack you can NSAIDs and steroids.
Allopurinol use to decrease the uric acid level.
Avoid alcohol, drink plenty of water, avoid non veg food that rich in high protein.
Report to the rehumatologist for proper treatment.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health issue.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Inflammation In The Joints While Suffering From Gout?

Hello dear Understand your concern Gout is characterize by high uric acid i the blood. It may be primary (metabolic pathway enzyme deficiency) and secondary (excess production, kidney disease) In gout, sodium urate crystal and uric acid will deposit mainly in the joint and it will produce inflammation and pain. Uric acid is less soluble than its salt. When Ph of blood will decrease, it aggravate the attack of gout. In acute attack you can NSAIDs and steroids. Allopurinol use to decrease the uric acid level. Avoid alcohol, drink plenty of water, avoid non veg food that rich in high protein. Report to the rehumatologist for proper treatment. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health issue. Best regards Dr. Sagar