Gout
Gout is a general term for a variety of conditions caused by a build-up of uric acid, which usually affects your feet. There are a variety of factors that can play a role in causing it. Certain conditions, such as blood and metabolism disorders, can cause your body to produce too much uric acid. Drinking too much alcohol can also lead to excess uric acid.
Certain foods can also cause gout when you eat too much of them. These include:
shellfish
red meat
organ meat
sweet juices
salt
Symptoms
There are four stages of gout:
asymptomatic hyperuricemia
acute gout
interval gout
chronic tophaceous gout
If you have gout, you’ll probably feel swelling and pain in the joints of your foot, particularly your big toe. Sudden and intense pain, or gout attacks, can make it feel like your foot is on fire.
Treatment
You may be prescribed:
colchine to reduce pain in your joint
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and pain in your joint
corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and pain in your joint
medications to reduce your body’s production of uric acid
medications to help your body eliminate uric acid
Furthermore, our clinic may recommend KRYSTEXXA, a new breakthrough drug against chronic, persistent gout. Speak to one of our doctors about it on your next visit.