Gout is a joint condition and a type of arthritis. it attacks single joints, especially the big toe, if left untreated an acute attack will subside in week or two, but gout is prone to recurrence.
What are the risk factors of gout ? High blood uric acid levels, High blood pressure, Obesity, Alcohol consumption. What causes gout ? Gout is usually associated with an excessive intake of rich foods and alcohol. it is associated with high blood Ulric acid levels. both genetic and environmental factors appear to influence the incidence of gout. about a quarter of gout patients' relatives will also have high uric acid levels. What is uric acid ? Uric acid is a metabolite of purine. purine can be found in foods. high levels occur in the blood when the body produces too much uric acid and or the kidneys cannot eliminate enough of it uric acid levels will also increase if you are fasting. uric acid is not very soluble in water and can crystallise in the joints, casing inflammation and gout. What is the normal levels of blood uric acid ? Men...232..494..MMOL...3..9..8..3..mg/L Women...140..340..MMOL..2.3..5.7mg/L.
Gout is more likely to occur at uric acid levels greater than this. however, a person may have normal uric acid levels and still develop gout, . What are the consequences of high uric acid levels ? Kidney or urinary tract stones, kidney damage.. What is the treatment for gout ? Low purin diet, Low purine diet with medication.
