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Hereditary metabolic disorder characterized by recurrent acute arthritis, hyperuricemia and deposition of sodium urate in and around the joints, sometimes with formation of uric acid calculi.

Arthritis, especially of the great toe, as a result of gout. Acute gouty arthritis often is precipitated by trauma, infection, surgery, etc. The initial attacks are usually monoarticular but later attacks are often polyarticular.

A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Gout suppressants that act directly on the renal tubule to increase the excretion of uric acid, thus reducing its concentrations in plasma.

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of urate and unidentified products. It is a copper protein. The initial products decompose to form allantoin. EC 1.7.3.3.

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Glycogenosis due to muscle phosphorylase deficiency. Characterized by painful cramps following sustained exercise.

A plant species of the family ACTINIDIACEAE, order Theales.

"Awards and prizes in a medical context refer to formal recognitions, typically bestowed upon healthcare professionals or researchers, for significant contributions to medical advancements, patient care, or professional organizations, often involving monetary rewards, certificates, or trophies."

A developmental anomaly in which the lower sternum is posteriorly dislocated and concavely deformed, resulting in a funnel-shaped thorax.

A primitive form of vertebrate kidney that is found in adults of some primitive FISHES and in the embryos of more advanced fishes. In some species of fishes it contains phagocytic cells and is also a major site of HEMATOPOIESIS, analogous to the mammalian BONE MARROW.

Use of plants or herbs to treat diseases or to alleviate pain.

A genus of the family CORONAVIRIDAE which causes respiratory or gastrointestinal disease in a variety of vertebrates.

A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE).

Chinese herbal or plant extracts which are used as drugs to treat diseases or promote general well-being. The concept does not include synthesized compounds manufactured in China.

Virus diseases caused by the CORONAVIRUS genus. Some specifics include transmissible enteritis of turkeys (ENTERITIS, TRANSMISSIBLE, OF TURKEYS); FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS; and transmissible gastroenteritis of swine (GASTROENTERITIS, TRANSMISSIBLE, OF SWINE).

The confinement of a patient in a hospital.

Gout and hyperuricemia. (1/541)

Gout is a condition characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints or soft tissue. The four phases of gout include asymptomatic hyperuricemia, acute gouty arthritis, intercritical gout and chronic tophaceous gout. The peak incidence occurs in patients 30 to 50 years old, and the condition is much more common in men than in women. Patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia do not require treatment, but efforts should be made to lower their urate levels by encouraging them to make changes in diet or lifestyle. Acute gout most commonly affects the first metatarsal joint of the foot, but other joints are also commonly involved. Definitive diagnosis requires joint aspiration with demonstration of birefringent crystals in the synovial fluid under a polarized light microscope. Treatment includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, corticosteroids and analgesics. In patients without complications, NSAID therapy is preferred. (+info)

Sparing effect of hemiplegia on tophaceous gout. (2/541)

The sparing effect of hemiplegia on the development of tophaceous gout is described. The useless upper limb had no tophaceous deposits and the partially paralysed lower limb had only limited urate deposits. Disuse was presumably the major contributor to the limited deposition of urates on the paralysed side. (+info)

Diagnosis and management of gout. (3/541)

Gout is a disease resulting from the deposition of urate crystals caused by the overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid. The disease is often, but not always, associated with elevated serum uric acid levels. Clinical manifestations include acute and chronic arthritis, tophi, interstitial renal disease and uric acid nephrolithiasis. The diagnosis is based on the identification of uric acid crystals in joints, tissues or body fluids. Treatment goals include termination of the acute attack, prevention of recurrent attacks and prevention of complications associated with the deposition of urate crystals in tissues. Pharmacologic management remains the mainstay of treatment. Acute attacks may be terminated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, colchicine or intra-articular injections of corticosteroids. Probenecid, sulfinpyrazone and allopurinol can be used to prevent recurrent attacks. Obesity, alcohol intake and certain foods and medications can contribute to hyperuricemia. These potentially exacerbating factors should be identified and modified. (+info)

Rheumatic disease and the Australian aborigine. (4/541)

OBJECTIVE: To document the frequency and disease phenotype of various rheumatic diseases in the Australian Aborigine. METHODS: A comprehensive review was performed of the archaeological, ethnohistorical, and contemporary literature relating to rheumatic diseases in these indigenous people. RESULTS: No evidence was found to suggest that rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), or gout occurred in Aborigines before or during the early stages of white settlement of Australia. Part of the explanation for the absence of these disorders in this indigenous group may relate to the scarcity of predisposing genetic elements, for example, shared rheumatoid epitope for RA, B27 antigen for AS. In contrast, osteoarthritis appeared to be common particularly involving the temporomandibular joint, right elbow and knees and, most probably, was related to excessive joint loading in their hunter gatherer lifestyle. Since white settlement, high frequency rates for rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, and pyogenic arthritis have been observed and there are now scanty reports of the emergence of RA and gout in these original Australians. CONCLUSION: The occurrence and phenotype of various rheumatic disorders in Australian Aborigines is distinctive but with recent changes in diet, lifestyle, and continuing genetic admixture may be undergoing change. An examination of rheumatic diseases in Australian Aborigines and its changing phenotype may lead to a greater understanding of the aetiopathogenesis of these disorders. (+info)

Collagenase, cathepsin B and cathepsin L gene expression in the synovial membrane of patients with early inflammatory arthritis. (5/541)

OBJECTIVE: To examine the expression of the matrix metalloproteinase, MMP-1, and the cysteine proteases, cathepsin B (CB) and cathepsin L (CL), in the synovial membrane (SM) of patients with early inflammatory arthritis. METHODS: Samples of SM were obtained by blind needle biopsy or needle arthroscopy from inflamed knees of 28 patients with early inflammatory arthritis (mean disease duration 10.2 months, range 2 weeks-18 months). Sixteen patients had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), nine psoriatic arthritis and there was one each with ankylosing spondylitis, gout and an undifferentiated arthritis. Comparison was made with tissue from two patients with established erosive RA and three normal synovial tissue samples. In situ hybridization was performed using digoxigenin-labelled RNA probes. RESULTS: MMP-1, CB and CL were expressed in all patients with early arthritis and in established erosive RA, whereas normal synovium showed only scanty expression. The three proteases were prominent in perivascular infiltrates and endothelial cells of early arthritis tissue. MMP-1 was observed primarily in the lining layer, but was also evident in the sublining area. CB and CL were expressed to a lesser extent in the lining layer, and were present mainly in the subintima. The three proteases were not found in lymphoid aggregrates. No differences were observed between the disease categories. CONCLUSIONS: The detection of MMP-1, CB and CL in the synovium shortly after symptom onset implies that the potential for joint destruction exists at a very early stage in the disease. In addition, the perivascular and endothelial cell expression suggests a role for these proteases in mononuclear cell influx to the inflamed synovium and in angiogenesis. (+info)

Serum uric acid: correlation with biological, clinical and behavioral factors in Japanese men. (6/541)

Cross-sectional associations between biological, clinical and behavioral factors and serum uric acid (SUA) levels were examined in 2,438 Japanese male office workers aged 20 to 59 years in Osaka, Japan. Stepwise regression analysis for SUA was carried out for all persons and repeated excluding those under medication for hypertension, hyperuricemia or diabetes mellitus. The results were essentially the same without change in the sequence of the seven most important variables. When 150 men under medication were excluded, independent correlates with SUA levels were, in order of relative importance, history of gout, log triglyceride, creatinine, hemoglobin A1c (negative association), body mass index, total protein, alcohol intake, age (negative association), and total cholesterol. 32.7 percent of total variation in SUA was accounted for by these variables combined. Our data suggest that weight and serum lipids control and avoiding excessive drinking may be beneficial in the prevention of hyperuricemia. (+info)

The epidemiology study of hyperuricemia and gout in a community population of Huangpu District in Shanghai. (7/541)

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout in a community population of Huangpu District in Shanghai. METHODS: In the target community, 2037 dwellers were interviewed with relevan questionnares from house to house. According to even house number 1017 blood samples were taken for serum uric acid (SUA) levels measured with the uricase-peroxidase enzymatic method. RESULTS: The prevalence of hyperuricemia was 14.2% in men (SUA > 70 mg/L, 62 cases), 7.1% in women (SUA > 60 mg/L, 41 cases), 10.1% in both sexes. Seven gout patients were all men. The prevalence of gout in 2037 dwellers in Huangpu District was 0.77% in men and 0.34% in both sexes. CONCLUSIONS: The mean SUA level in each age group in this survey was much higher than that of a previous study 1 carried out in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in 1980 (P < 0.05). And the prevalence of hyperuricemia was increased rapidly (in men: from 1.4% in the survey of 1980 to 14.2% in our survey; in women: from 1.3% in the survey of 1980 to 7.1% in our survey). Compared with Idonesia data in 1992, the prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout in our survey was lower than that in Indonesia (P < 0.05), which suggests that racial and genetic predispositions are key causative factors. (+info)

Contribution of a missense mutation (Trp64Arg) in beta3-adrenergic receptor gene to multiple risk factors in Japanese men with hyperuricemia. (8/541)

Epidemiological data reveal that hyperuricemia is a risk factor of atherosclerosis. The risk is possibly caused by a link between hyperuricemia and insulin resistance-related metabolic syndrome. Recently it has been proposed that a missense mutation (Trp64Arg) in the beta3-adrenergic receptor (beta3-AR) gene may contribute to the accumulation of multiple risk factors related to insulin resistance. The present study was undertaken to further clarify an association between the Trp64Arg mutation and the metabolic syndrome in 47 Japanese men with hyperuricemia, who are substantially at high risk of atherosclerosis. One patient (2%) had the homozygous mutation, 12 (26%) were heterozygous for the mutation, and 31 (72%) had no mutation found by the PCR-RFLP analysis. The Trp64Arg mutation was not related to past maximal body mass index (BMI), BMI and waist/hip ratio. The subjects with the heterozygous mutation showed a slightly higher incidence of impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus in the 75 g oral glucose challenge (67%), as compared with those without the mutation (39%). Serum insulin response at 60 min and the sum of serum insulin in the glucose challenge were greater in the former subjects than those in the latter subjects (P=0.041 and 0.076, respectively). An increase in serum lipoprotein(a) was also observed in the subjects with the heterozygous mutation, but the Trp64Arg mutation was not associated with other dyslipidemia, blood pressure or ischemic changes on the electrocardiogram. These results indicate that the heterozygous mutation of Trp64Arg in the beta3-AR gene partly contributes to the accumulation of multiple risk factors in male subjects with hyperuricemia. A larger prospective study is necessary to elucidate a possible role of the Trp64Arg mutation in atherosclerotic diseases in future. (+info)

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when urate crystals accumulate in and around the joints, causing sudden attacks of severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness. Urate crystals can form when there are high levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product that is produced when the body breaks down purines, substances that are found naturally in certain foods, such as steak, organ meats, and seafood. Other foods also promote higher levels of uric acid, such as alcoholic beverages, especially beer, and drinks sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose).

Normally, uric acid dissolves in the blood and passes through the kidneys and out of the body in urine. But sometimes either the body produces too much uric acid or the kidneys excrete too little uric acid. When this happens, uric acid can build up, forming sharp, needle-like urate crystals in a joint or surrounding tissue that cause pain, inflammation and swelling.

Gout most commonly affects the big toe but can also occur in any joint in the body. The symptoms of gout are often acute, occurring suddenly without warning and frequently at night. The attacks are characterized by a rapid onset of pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the affected joint. An attack of gout can be so painful that it wakes you up from sleep.

Over time, gout can cause permanent damage to the joints and surrounding tissue, resulting in chronic arthritis. If left untreated, gout also can lead to an accumulation of uric acid crystals in the kidneys, which can result in kidney stones.

Gouty arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs due to the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Uric acid is a waste product that is formed when the body breaks down purines, which are substances found naturally in the body and in certain foods such as organ meats, anchovies, sardines, and beer.

In people with gouty arthritis, uric acid levels in the blood become elevated, leading to the formation of sharp, needle-like crystals that can accumulate in the joints, causing pain, inflammation, and swelling. The symptoms of gouty arthritis typically occur suddenly and may include:

* Intense pain in the affected joint, often occurring at night
* Redness, warmth, and swelling in the affected area
* Stiffness and limited mobility in the affected joint

The most commonly affected joint is the big toe, but gouty arthritis can also occur in other joints such as the ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers. Over time, repeated episodes of gouty arthritis can lead to joint damage and chronic pain. Treatment typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and manage pain, as well as lifestyle changes to lower uric acid levels in the body.

Allopurinol is a medication used to treat chronic gout and certain types of kidney stones. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body, which is the substance that can cause these conditions when it builds up in high levels. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, meaning it blocks an enzyme called xanthine oxidase from converting purines into uric acid. By doing this, allopurinol helps to lower the levels of uric acid in the body and prevent the formation of new kidney stones or gout attacks.

It is important to note that allopurinol can have side effects, including rash, stomach upset, and liver or kidney problems. It may also interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any other drugs you are taking before starting allopurinol. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dosage and monitoring schedule based on your individual needs and medical history.

Uricosuric agents are a class of medications that work by increasing the excretion of uric acid through the kidneys, thereby reducing the levels of uric acid in the blood. This helps to prevent the formation of uric acid crystals, which can cause joint inflammation and damage leading to conditions such as gout.

Uricosuric agents achieve this effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of uric acid in the kidney tubules or by increasing its secretion into the urine. Examples of uricosuric agents include probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, and benzbromarone. These medications are typically used to manage chronic gout and hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid in the blood). It is important to note that uricosuric agents may increase the risk of kidney stones due to increased excretion of uric acid in the urine, so it is essential to maintain adequate hydration while taking these medications.

Urate oxidase, also known as uricase, is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of uric acid to allantoin. This reaction is an essential part of purine metabolism in many organisms, as allantoin is more soluble and easier to excrete than uric acid. In humans, urate oxidase is non-functional due to mutations in the gene encoding it, which leads to the accumulation of uric acid and predisposes to gout and kidney stones. Urate oxidase is found in some bacteria, fungi, and plants, and can be used as a therapeutic agent in humans to lower serum uric acid levels in conditions such as tumor lysis syndrome and gout.

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Glycogen Storage Disease Type V, also known as McArdle's disease, is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to break down glycogen, a complex carbohydrate stored in muscles, into glucose, which provides energy for muscle contraction.

This condition results from a deficiency of the enzyme myophosphorylase, which is responsible for breaking down glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate within the muscle fibers. Without sufficient myophosphorylase activity, muscles become easily fatigued and may cramp or become rigid during exercise due to a lack of available energy.

Symptoms typically appear in childhood or adolescence and can include muscle weakness, stiffness, cramps, and myoglobinuria (the presence of myoglobin, a protein found in muscle cells, in the urine) following exercise. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through genetic testing and enzyme assays. Treatment typically involves avoiding strenuous exercise and ensuring adequate hydration and rest before and after physical activity. In some cases, dietary modifications such as high-protein or high-carbohydrate intake may be recommended to help manage symptoms.

'Actinidia' is a genus of woody climbing plants native to East Asia, commonly known as "kiwifruit" or "Chinese gooseberries." The most commercially important species in this genus is Actinidia deliciosa, which produces the familiar fuzzy green kiwifruit. Other species in the genus include Actinidia arguta (smooth skin kiwi or kiwi berry) and Actinidia chinensis (golden kiwi). These plants are known for their edible fruit, which contains high levels of vitamin C and other nutrients. In a medical context, 'Actinidia' may be mentioned in relation to the health benefits of consuming kiwifruit or its potential use in natural medicine.

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1. Research Awards: Given to researchers who have made significant breakthroughs or discoveries in medical research.
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8. Global Health Awards: Honoring those who have made significant contributions to improving health outcomes in low-resource settings around the world.

These awards can be given by various organizations, including medical societies, hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies.

Pectus Excavatum, commonly referred to as "Funnel Chest," is a congenital deformity of the chest wall where the sternum (breastbone) and rib cartilages grow inward, creating a sunken or caved-in appearance of the chest. This condition can vary in severity, from mild to severe, and may affect one's appearance, breathing, and overall health. In some cases, surgical intervention might be required to correct the deformity and improve related symptoms.

In fish anatomy, the "head kidney" (also known as the pronephros) refers to a specialized endocrine and hematopoietic tissue located in the anterior part of the fish's body, near or within the posterior portion of the head. It is part of the excretory and immune systems in fish.

The head kidney has two main functions:

1. Endocrine function: The head kidney contains chromaffin cells that produce and release hormones such as catecholamines (e.g., adrenaline and noradrenaline) into the bloodstream, which help regulate various physiological processes like metabolism, heart rate, and stress response.

2. Hematopoietic function: The head kidney is responsible for the production of blood cells (red and white blood cells) in fish. It contains hematopoietic tissue that gives rise to different types of blood cells during various stages of the fish's life cycle.

It is important to note that the term "head kidney" is specific to fish anatomy, and it should not be confused with the adrenal glands in mammals, which are also involved in hormone production but are located near the kidneys rather than in the head region.

Phytotherapy is the use of extracts of natural origin, especially plants or plant parts, for therapeutic purposes. It is also known as herbal medicine and is a traditional practice in many cultures. The active compounds in these plant extracts are believed to have various medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or sedative effects. Practitioners of phytotherapy may use the whole plant, dried parts, or concentrated extracts to prepare teas, capsules, tinctures, or ointments for therapeutic use. It is important to note that the effectiveness and safety of phytotherapy are not always supported by scientific evidence, and it should be used with caution and preferably under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

A coronavirus is a type of virus that causes respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, and more severe diseases including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). These viruses are typically spread through close contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. They can also spread by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your own mouth, nose, or eyes.

Coronaviruses are named for the crown-like spikes on their surface. They are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and people. Common signs of infection include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.

One of the most recently discovered coronaviruses is SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19. This virus was first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019 and has since spread to become a global pandemic.

Colchicine is a medication that is primarily used to treat gout, a type of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints. It works by reducing inflammation and preventing the formation of uric acid crystals that cause gout symptoms.

Colchicine is also used to treat familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), a genetic disorder that causes recurrent fevers and inflammation in the abdomen, chest, and joints. It can help prevent FMF attacks and reduce their severity.

The medication comes in the form of tablets or capsules that are taken by mouth. Common side effects of colchicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as muscle weakness, nerve damage, and bone marrow suppression.

It is important to follow the dosage instructions carefully when taking colchicine, as taking too much of the medication can be toxic. People with certain health conditions, such as liver or kidney disease, may need to take a lower dose or avoid using colchicine altogether.

Chinese herbal drugs, also known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refer to a system of medicine that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It is based on the belief that the body's vital energy, called Qi, must be balanced and flowing freely for good health. TCM uses various techniques such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, dietary therapy, and exercise to restore balance and promote healing.

Chinese herbal drugs are usually prescribed in the form of teas, powders, pills, or tinctures and may contain one or a combination of herbs. The herbs used in Chinese medicine are typically derived from plants, minerals, or animal products. Some commonly used Chinese herbs include ginseng, astragalus, licorice root, and cinnamon bark.

It is important to note that the use of Chinese herbal drugs should be under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, as some herbs can interact with prescription medications or have side effects. Additionally, the quality and safety of Chinese herbal products can vary widely depending on the source and manufacturing process.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as pneumonia. The name "coronavirus" comes from the Latin word "corona," which means crown or halo, reflecting the distinctive appearance of the virus particles under electron microscopy, which have a crown-like structure due to the presence of spike proteins on their surface.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and humans. Some coronaviruses are endemic in certain animal populations and occasionally jump to humans, causing outbreaks of new diseases. This is what happened with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2002-2003, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2012, and the most recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2.

Coronavirus infections typically cause respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and fever. In severe cases, they can lead to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and even death, especially in older adults or people with underlying medical conditions. Other symptoms may include fatigue, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Preventive measures for coronavirus infections include frequent hand washing, wearing face masks, practicing social distancing, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. There are currently vaccines available to prevent COVID-19, which have been shown to be highly effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from the disease.

Hospitalization is the process of admitting a patient to a hospital for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, surgery, or other health care services. It involves staying in the hospital as an inpatient, typically under the care of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The length of stay can vary depending on the individual's medical condition and the type of treatment required. Hospitalization may be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as to receive intensive care, to undergo diagnostic tests or procedures, to recover from surgery, or to manage chronic illnesses or injuries.

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Gout is caused by a condition known as hyperuricemia. (cdc.gov)
Hyperuricemia does not always cause gout. (cdc.gov)
People who have hyperuricemia but do not have gout symptoms do not need medical treatment. (cdc.gov)
Gout is due to persistently elevated levels of uric acid (urate) in the blood (hyperuricemia). (wikipedia.org)
About 10% of people with hyperuricemia develop gout at some point in their lifetimes. (wikipedia.org)
People with gout have high levels of a substance called urate in the blood (hyperuricemia). (medlineplus.gov)
The main risk factor for developing gout is hyperuricemia. (medlineplus.gov)
About one-quarter of individuals with hyperuricemia go on to develop gout. (medlineplus.gov)
It is unclear why others with hyperuricemia do not get gout. (medlineplus.gov)
People with type 2 diabetes often have hyperuricemia, the main cause of gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Febuxostat) Uloric is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor indicated for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in patients with gout. (pharmacytimes.com)
The FDA has approved a new fixed-dose combination treatment for hyperuricemia in patients with uncontrolled gout. (pharmacytimes.com)
All patients with gout have hyperuricemia, but gout attacks are not caused by the level of uric acid but by acute changes in the uric acid level. (medscape.com)
Secondary gout is related to medications or conditions that cause hyperuricemia, such as myeloproliferative diseases and their treatment, hyperproliferative skin disorders, enzymatic defects, and renal failure. (medscape.com)
The association between hyperuricemia and CVD was weak and did not persist when analysis was limited to men with hyperuricemia without a diagnosis of gout. (nih.gov)
Garrod showed elevated SU concentration in gout patients in 1848 [14], and hyperuricemia has since been established as the cause of gout. (researchgate.net)
Gout results from elevated serum urate (SU) levels, or hyperuricemia, and is a globally widespread and increasingly burdensome disease. (researchgate.net)
Recent studies have illuminated the pathophysiology of gout/hyperuricemia and its epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. (researchgate.net)
URAT1, a molecular therapeutic target for gout/hyperuricemia, was initially derived from research into hereditary renal hypouricemia (RHUC). (researchgate.net)
Our proposal should help to interpret the spectrum from hypouricemia to hyperuricemia/gout as a single disease category. (researchgate.net)
The available pathophysiologic evidence points toward inflammation, the characteristic difference between gout and hyperuricemia, as the likely pathway. (natap.org)
In separate analyses, a relationship between gout and the risk of acute MI was evident among those with and without those hyperuricemia. (natap.org)
Hyperuricemia is also very common among adult men and postmenopausal women, most of whom remain asymptomatic with respect to gout throughout their lives. (unboundmedicine.com)
Nevertheless, hyperuricemia is the major risk factor for gout because it predisposes to urate crystal formation and deposition, particularly in and around joints and in other soft tissue structures. (unboundmedicine.com)
and, is being used in China to treat gout patients and those with hyperuricemia, or elevated uric acid levels. (naturalnews.com)

Who should diagnose and treat gout? (cdc.gov)
Febuxostat was FDA-approved in 2009 to treat gout in adults. (pharmacytimes.com)
Several medications can help treat gout flare-ups, including NSAIDs (ibuprofen) and colchicine. (healthline.com)
Colchicine, a 40-year-old drug used to treat gout (a form of arthritis) and Behçet's disease (an inflammation that causes mouth sores), is now being investigated as a possible treatment for COVID-19 because of its anti-inflammatory properties. (ibtimes.com)
Now synthetically made, it is a generic medication taken to treat gout. (escardio.org)
Although, not popular in the West, and one that went out of fashion over one hundred years ago, the use of blood-letting or cupping is once again in use in China to treat gout, reports the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2010. (naturalnews.com)
Apple cider vinegar is a great choice for fighting gout for two reasons: It can help treat gout symptoms after they've started, and help prevent a gout flare-up from starting in the first place. (naturalnews.com)
Colchicine to treat gout or familial Mediterranean fever. (who.int)

Making changes to your diet and lifestyle, such as losing weight, limiting alcohol, avoiding foods high in purines (like red meat or organ meat which can cause gout flares), may help prevent future attacks. (cdc.gov)
Gout (/ɡaʊt/ GOWT) is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot and swollen joint, caused by the deposition of needle-like crystals of uric acid known as monosodium urate crystals. (wikipedia.org)
ClearoGout aids in the prevention of gout attacks. (pharmacytimes.com)
Changing your diet alone isn't enough to stop gout attacks. (arthritis.org)
Gout attacks, or flares, are caused by a buildup of uric acid in your blood. (healthline.com)
Identifying and eliminating the high purine foods is important in staving off gout attacks but it is not enough to eliminate them. (aakp.org)
My brother, who was my kidney donor, has had gout attacks and he can pin point the attacks to eating asparagus. (aakp.org)
There is a caviat here, high purine foods eaten to excess or in large amounts could initiate attacks of gout. (aakp.org)
Physician prescribed Cholchicine, Corticosteroids and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory durgs (NSAIDs) are used for short term acute gout attacks and help to reduce pain. (aakp.org)
With attacks of gout in multiple joints an injectable medicine called anakinra (Kineret) may be used. (medlineplus.gov)
Main outcomes were frequency of acute gout attacks, serum urate normalisation, study participant withdrawal due to adverse events, total adverse events, pain reduction, function and tophus regression. (unboundmedicine.com)
Long-term urate-lowering therapy should not be initiated in most patients after their first gout attack or in patients who have infrequent gout attacks. (aafp.org)
A discussion of the benefits, harms, costs, and individual preferences should be held with patients who have recurrent gout attacks before initiating urate-lowering therapy and concomitant prophylaxis. (aafp.org)
Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare) is a medication typically used to decrease the pain during acute gout attacks. (healthline.com)
It can also be used along with preventive medications to decrease gout attacks. (healthline.com)
Drinking plenty of water on a daily basis can also help to reduce the risks for gout attacks. (healthline.com)
Consuming high-purine foods doesn't usually take long to cause gout attacks. (healthline.com)
Preliminary studies have explored Montmorency tart cherry juice consumption on gout attacks and arthritis symptoms. (choosecherries.com)
Early gout attacks tend to fade within a week. (nih.gov)
If frequent gout attacks become a problem, doctors may prescribe uric acid-lowering medicines. (nih.gov)
Know your target uric acid level and learn ways to prevent gout attacks. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
If gout is not managed well, the time between attacks may get shorter, the attacks more severe and the joints can be permanently damaged. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
The goal of treatment is to lower uric acid levels to a level that prevents gout attacks. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
To prevent gout attacks you would want to consider eliminating alcohol consumption. (thecompounder.com)
A second goal of gout treatment is to bring down uric acid levels over the long term to prevent future attacks. (harvard.edu)
Long-term treatment of gout often requires medication to prevent future gout attacks. (harvard.edu)
Often, gout first attacks your big toe. (rxwiki.com)
At first, gout attacks usually get better in days. (rxwiki.com)

For people with frequent flares or chronic gout, doctors may recommend taking certain drugs like allopurinol, febuxostat, and pegloticase. (cdc.gov)
Without treatment, people with gout can experience frequent flares and joint pain and damage, which can limit mobility and decrease quality of life. (medlineplus.gov)
The men had gout for about 7 years and averaged three to four flares per year. (medscape.com)
The pharmacoeconomic impact of treating acute gout flares with ColciGel or with oralcolchicine. (pharmacytimes.com)
Some patients have shared that eating tomatoes caused them to experience gout flares, but these anecdotal claims have not been substantiated by medical literature. (pharmacytimes.com)
But diet alone is not enough to stop gout flares for most people, he says. (arthritis.org)
You can lower your uric acid a little bit - by no more than 1 mg/dL - but that's not going to get most people who have clinical symptoms of gout into the range that they're going to stop having flares," he says. (arthritis.org)
New research is revealing further insights into the causes of gout and gout flares as well as the best gout treatments. (arthritis.org)
Although flares can be quite painful, medication can help you control gout and limit flares. (healthline.com)
What can I do to help avoid gout flares? (healthline.com)
In its early stages, gout is a chronic, often silent disorder punctuated by acute, extremely painful arthritic flares. (unboundmedicine.com)
Over time, untreated or insufficiently treated gout may progress, with more frequent flares and formation of urate crystal deposits (tophi) and associated chronic, deforming arthritis (gouty arthropathy). (unboundmedicine.com)
One major goal in managing gout is to treat the pain of acute flares aggressively with anti-inflammatory agents to reduce flare intensity and duration. (unboundmedicine.com)
In addition, most patients with gout eventually require long-term treatment with urate-lowering therapy (ULT) to reverse the chronic urate crystal deposition and to prevent recurrent flares that can cause permanent joint damage. (unboundmedicine.com)

The disease should be diagnosed and treated by a health care provider or a team of health care providers who specialize in the medical care of people with gout. (cdc.gov)
Fortunately, there are many low-cost self-management strategies that are proven to improve the quality of life of people with gout. (cdc.gov)
In people with gout, the first episode of inflammation (called a flare) usually affects the big toe or other joints in the foot or ankle. (medlineplus.gov)
Many people with gout also have other health conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
But in people with gout, high blood levels of uric acid allow crystals to form in the joints and sometimes in the kidneys, where they create kidney stones. (nih.gov)
Most people with gout can control their symptoms through lifestyle changes and medications. (nih.gov)
However this does not happen fast enough in people with gout. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
However several studies have shown that people with gout are more likely to eat certain foods. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
For people with gout, this is big news because ACV is proven to help alkalize bodily fluids. (naturalnews.com)

Gout can only be diagnosed during a flare when a joint is hot, swollen, and painful and when a lab test finds uric acid crystals in the affected joint. (cdc.gov)
At high levels, uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, resulting in an attack of gout. (wikipedia.org)
Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint. (wikipedia.org)
Excess amounts of uric acid in the body is the main cause of gout - a buildup of uric acid can cause crystals to form, which can become lodged in joints. (medicalnewstoday.com)
COLD therapy is believed to help alleviate gout pain/symptoms but may worsen the root cause of gout in a long run based on scientific belief that crystallization happens faster, and larger crystals (stones) are formed at lower temperature. (researchgate.net)
However, the crystals that irritate the joint in CPPD are calcium phosphate crystals, not the uric acid crystals that cause gout. (arthritis.org)
These crystals cause the severe inflammation and intense pain of a gout attack. (arthritis.org)
Gout is caused by the presence of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in the joint space and soft tissue that can result in debilitating illness characterized by recurrent episodes of pain and joint inflammation. (medscape.com)
Aspirating for uric acid crystals is important because if there are no uric acid crystals there is no gout. (aakp.org)
If there are calcium crystals in the joint then it is called Pseudo gout. (aakp.org)
Gout occurs when excess uric acid crystals form in the body. (healthline.com)
With gout, crystals form in the joint. (assh.org)
Gout crystals form when your body makes too much, or does not get rid of, uric acid. (assh.org)
Gout crystals can form white bumps called "tophi," which are often visible under the skin (Figure 2). (assh.org)
Gout is caused by tiny needle-like crystals that build up in the joints, leading to sudden inflammation Swelling and redness caused by the body's protective response to injury. (nih.gov)
The only way to diagnose gout with certainty is by your doctor finding urate crystals in fluid taken from your joint. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
Even if a gout sufferer can't drink the recommended amount, the more water they can consume the less likely that they'll suffer the pain from uric acid crystals. (thecompounder.com)
While gout is caused by crystals formed from uric acid, pseudogout is the result of calcium crystals. (hss.edu)
Both are forms of inflammatory arthritis, but gout joint inflammation is caused by uric acid crystals, while pseudogout joint inflammation is caused by crystals formed from calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate. (hss.edu)
For sudden episodes of gout symptoms, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines recommend remedies that have been shown to help reduce inflammation caused by uric acid crystals. (harvard.edu)
Gout happens when uric acid crystals get deposited in body tissues. (petcarerx.com)
Gout occurs when urate crystals accumulate in your joints, causing the inflammation and intense pain of a gout attack. (rxwiki.com)
Gout it caused by a build-up of uric acid, which leads to the depositing of hard crystals in the joints and ultimately, pain. (naturalnews.com)
Gout is a common arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals. (bvsalud.org)

Join a self-management education class, which helps people with arthritis and other chronic conditions-including gout-understand how arthritis affects their lives. (cdc.gov)
A new study adds more proof that gout should be managed like a chronic disease , using a treat-to-target approach to uric acid levels. (medscape.com)
Optimizing uric acid levels has long been a goal in gout management to reduce long-term morbidity, including cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. (medscape.com)
Hypertension is present in up to 75% of gout patients, and chronic kidney disease (stage 3 or greater) is present in many patients with gout. (medscape.com)
The present treatment guidelines provide recommendations for the appropriate treatment of acute gout, management during the inter-critical period, and prevention of chronic complications. (nih.gov)
On chronic bronchitis, especially as connected with gout, emphysema, and diseases of the heart. (upenn.edu)
Ongoing, chronic, untreated gout can also damage your kidneys. (aakp.org)
Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. (medlineplus.gov)
Some people may develop chronic gout. (medlineplus.gov)
People with chronic gout will have joint pain and other symptoms most of the time. (medlineplus.gov)
To assess the benefits and harms of uricosuric medications in the treatment of chronic gout. (unboundmedicine.com)
We considered all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-randomised controlled trials (controlled clinical trials (CCTs)) that compared uricosuric medications (benzbromarone, probenecid or sulphinpyrazone) alone or in combination with another therapy (placebo or other active uric acid-lowering medication, or non-pharmacological treatment) in adults with chronic gout for inclusion. (unboundmedicine.com)
If it's left untreated, gout can eventually lead to damage and deformity of the joints-a condition called chronic gout," says Choi. (nih.gov)
In general, chronic gout arises only after many years of suffering. (nih.gov)
The symptoms and signs of gout result from acute and chronic inflammatory responses of the body to urate crystal deposits. (unboundmedicine.com)
chronic gout ( M1A . (aapc.com)
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Gout is classified as acute or chronic. (rxwiki.com)
Acute gout often affects only one joint, and chronic gout involves repeat episodes of pain and inflammation and more than one joint may be affected. (rxwiki.com)
In a study by Perez-Ruiz et al, the ultrasound measurement of tophi appeared to be useful as an outcome measure for chronic gout. (medscape.com)
Radiograph of the foot in a patient with chronic gout. (medscape.com)
However, gout patients manifest other complications , such as hypertension , diabetes, chronic kidney disease , and hormone intolerance, which limit efficacy of some of these first-line drugs . (bvsalud.org)

This is important because the signs and symptoms of gout are not specific and can look like signs and symptoms of other inflammatory diseases (diseases where joints are swollen). (cdc.gov)
This new study shows that the effect of these foods in increasing or decreasing the symptoms of gout or uric acid is less than one percent. (news-medical.net)
One 2019 article notes that anthocyanins possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may be useful when treating the symptoms of gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Although the symptoms of gout occur due to an inflammatory response, existing research into whether or not the anti-inflammatory effects of cherry juice are effective in treating gout appears to be limited. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. (cdc.gov)
Gout can present in several ways, although the most common is a recurrent attack of acute inflammatory arthritis (a red, tender, hot, swollen joint). (wikipedia.org)
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes inflammation and pain in a joint. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. (arthritis.org)
Gout, the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid from the breakdown of purines, which are found in human cells and many foods, including red meat, organ meats and some seafoods. (arthritis.org)
The American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism Collaborative Initiative has noted that gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, with a prevalence of 3.9% in the United States, 0.9% in France, 1.4-2.5% in the United Kingdom, 1.4% in Germany, and 3.2% (European ancestry)-6.1% (Maori ancestry) in New Zealand. (medscape.com)
Gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis, is associated with premature mortality. (sciencedaily.com)
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in your blood. (healthline.com)
Gout is a condition that leads to acute inflammatory arthritis. (naturalnews.com)

Corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or low-dose colchicine should be prescribed for patients who have acute gout. (aafp.org)
Taken orally, colchicine doesn't cure gout but helps prevent the buildup of uric acid and inflammation in the joints. (ibtimes.com)
New episodes of gout are often treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication or a medicine called colchicine. (assh.org)
When the gout episodes are infrequent, an NSAID or colchicine can be used as needed. (assh.org)
Meadow saffron produces the alkaloids colchicine and colchicoside, both possessing analgesic and diuretic properties that relieve gout pain, inflammation and edema, or water retention around affected joints. (naturalnews.com)
Colchicine is also found conventional pharmaceutical drugs for gout treatment. (naturalnews.com)
The drug colchicine can suppress inflammation in certain conditions, including gout. (harvard.edu)

Gout is a type of arthritis, which is a group of related disorders caused by episodes of abnormal inflammation in the joints. (medlineplus.gov)
People with osteoarthritis in their fingers may experience their first gout attack in their finger joints. (arthritis.org)
My main source, the Mayo Clinic, describes gout as a type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints and is due to excess uric acid in the joints. (aakp.org)
The trouble is, gout can and does affect all joints, ankles, toes, wrists, elbows and knees, and I have had it in nearly all of my joints. (aakp.org)
Gout is a type of arthritis that results in sore joints. (assh.org)
The elbow, wrist, and finger joints are also common sites of gout. (assh.org)
If gout is not treated, the inflammation can cause damage to joints and tendons. (assh.org)
Researchers have found that gout, a painful ailment of the joints, increased 44 percent between 1988 and 2008. (npr.org)
Gout is an extremely painful type of arthritis that strikes without warning and causes extreme swelling, inflammation and pain in the joints, mostly in the feet. (npr.org)
Gout is a common and painful condition that affects the joints. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
Untreated gout can cause permanent damage to the joints. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
The key symptoms of swelling and pain in joints is similar to gout and can be mistaken for it if not properly diagnosed. (hss.edu)
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that causes swollen, stiff joints. (rxwiki.com)
In acute gout, one or a small number of joints are affected, usually the big toe, knee, or ankle joints. (rxwiki.com)
People with type 2 diabetes often suffer from gout, which is a painful rheumatic disease occurring when too much uric acid accumulates and affects the joints. (diabetesdaily.com)
[ 6 ] Further, after an initial retrospective assessment of 94 patients with suspected gout, Glazebrook et al determined that DECT is a sensitive, noninvasive, and reproducible method for spotting uric acid deposits in joints and periarticular soft tissues. (medscape.com)
Gruber et al studied 21 patients suspected of having gout in 37 joints by comparing the results of DECT with ultrasonography. (medscape.com)
Early radiologic findings in gout are limited to the soft tissues and involve asymmetric swelling in the affected joints. (medscape.com)

Various noninvasive imaging modalities such as radiography, ultrasonography, conventional (single‐energy) CT, dual energy CT, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have all been used for the evaluation and diagnosis of gout. (medscape.com)
Ultrasonography for the diagnosis of gout has advantages in that it is easily available and portable and doesn't require ionizing radiation. (medscape.com)
The physiology of gout, rheumatism and arthritis as a guide to accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment. (upenn.edu)
Among middle-aged men, a diagnosis of gout accompanied by an elevated uric acid level imparts significant independent CVD mortality risk. (nih.gov)
The diagnosis for gout is made based on a physical examination by your doctor, x-rays, and lab tests. (assh.org)
If needed, fluid from the joint can be removed with a needle to confirm the gout diagnosis. (assh.org)

The crystallization of uric acid, often related to relatively high levels in the blood, is the underlying cause of gout. (wikipedia.org)
The buildup of excess uric acid in the body is a common cause of gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The principal cause of gout is a high protein diet. (petcarerx.com)

Men are three times more likely than women to develop gout. (arthritis.org)
Scientists have identified certain genes that make it more likely a person will develop gout. (arthritis.org)

Having gout multiple times can lead to gouty arthritis, a form of arthritis which gets progressively worse. (cdc.gov)
There are limited data available on the association of gouty arthritis (gout) in middle age with long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. (nih.gov)
Many patients with gout present with an acute attack (flare) of gouty arthritis. (unboundmedicine.com)
AU - Becker,Michael A, AU - Ruoff,Gary E, PY - 2010/6/15/entrez PY - 2010/6/16/pubmed PY - 2010/7/7/medline SP - S1 EP - 8 JF - The Journal of family practice JO - J Fam Pract VL - 59 IS - 6 Suppl N2 - Many patients with gout present with an acute attack (flare) of gouty arthritis. (unboundmedicine.com)

Gout has been part of my kidney life for over forty years, and in my experience, it has been one of the most difficult and painful parts of living with kidney disease and maintaining a viable kidney transplant. (aakp.org)
Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. (medlineplus.gov)
When a painful episode of gout begins, the goal is to decrease swelling, redness, and pain. (assh.org)
Sudden, painful swelling at the base of the big toe is often the first warning sign of gout. (nih.gov)
An image of gout is easy to conjure up: The portly, elder royal resting his foot on a pillow, with a swollen, red and extremely painful big toe. (npr.org)
Gout flare-ups are painful events that can last anywhere from several days to a week or longer. (harvard.edu)
If you have gout, you know how painful it can be. (naturalnews.com)

This leads to high levels of uric acid in your body, which can lead to gout. (healthline.com)
Consuming too much alcohol, red meat and sugary beverages all contribute to high levels of uric acid in the blood or urine, which increases the risk of gout, kidney stones, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes and early death. (sciencedaily.com)

Gout occurs due to a buildup of uric acid in the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Gout is caused by having higher-than-normal level of uric acid in your body. (medlineplus.gov)

Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis that can come and go. (arthritis.org)
Gout symptoms can be confused with another type of arthritis called calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) , formerly called pseudogout. (arthritis.org)
Gout is a type of arthritis that affects more than 3 million people in the United States. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Gout is a type of arthritis. (medlineplus.gov)

Gout affects many aspects of daily living, including work and leisure activities. (cdc.gov)
Gout affects about 1-2% of adults in the developed world at some point in their lives. (wikipedia.org)
Gout affects over 3 million people in the United States, while around 34 million people in the country have diabetes . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Gout primarily affects men who are middle aged or older," Choi says. (nih.gov)
Gout normally affects one joint at a time, often the joint of the big toe. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)

What is the Difference Between Gout and Pseudogout? (assh.org)
Crystal diseases, the most common being gout and pseudogout, can cause extreme and disabling pain in the foot, primarily the big toe and ankle. (hss.edu)
It is important to distinguish between true gout and pseudogout. (hss.edu)

These are compounds the body breaks down into uric acid, and excess uric acid can lead to gout. (healthline.com)
Some foods that are protein rich and alcohol, mainly beer can lead to gout. (podiatryexperts.net)

There is no cure for gout, but you can effectively treat and manage the condition with medication and self-management strategies. (cdc.gov)
While we don't yet have a cure for gout, short- and long-term medications are available to help keep your symptoms under control. (healthline.com)
Unfortunately there is no known cure for gout but there are treatments that can control it. (aakp.org)

Patients with gout have a 4 times greater risk of a cardiovascular episode within the 60 days following their flare up. (pharmacytimes.com)
Knowing these 10 facts can help manage patients with gout. (pharmacytimes.com)
About 20% of patients with gout have urinary tract stones and can develop an interstitial urate nephropathy. (unboundmedicine.com)

Gout is a common condition, but it occurs more frequently in some populations than others. (medlineplus.gov)
For example, gout occurs in 1 percent of people with Asian ancestry, 3 to 4 percent of people with European ancestry, and 6 to 8 percent of Indigenous (native) Taiwanese peoples and Māori from New Zealand. (medlineplus.gov)
The first gout attack often occurs in the big toe. (assh.org)

Many medications are available today to help relieve gout symptoms. (healthline.com)
Can cherry juice help relieve gout? (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cherries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Another herb used to relieve gout pain in both TCM and in Western herbal medicine is dandelion. (naturalnews.com)
Uloric is a new drug designed to relieve gout sufferers of their symptoms. (naturalnews.com)

This is because the increased uric acid production due to gout can worsen insulin resistance. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cold caused my gout to worsen. (researchgate.net)
Eating purine-rich foods-such as organ meats, mussels, and mushrooms-can bring on or worsen a gout attack. (nih.gov)

Retrieved on December 06, 2023 from https://www.news-medical.net/news/20181011/Genes-cause-gout-not-diet.aspx. (news-medical.net)

Gout can be effectively treated and managed with medical treatment and self-management strategies. (cdc.gov)
In addition to medical treatment, you can manage your gout with self-management strategies. (cdc.gov)
Contrast Hydrotherapy (CH) has been used for treating and preventing Gout besides daily Hydration -- i.e. alternating HOT therapy (for 2-3 min) and COLD therapy (for 30-45 sec) immediately after one another for no more than 20 min totally within one CH therapy, with at least one hour apart from each time of CH treatment. (researchgate.net)
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION is the best gout treatment/prevention: HYDRATE often (12 8-oz glasses of water, if not contraindicated), DRINK selectively, EAT wisely, REDUCE STRESS, and QUIT SMOKING are the keys to maintain gout health -- before, during, and after gout attack(s). (researchgate.net)
It's a promising new treatment for people having trouble controlling their gout symptoms. (healthline.com)
These guidelines are designed to provide clinicians with clinical evidence to enable efficient treatment of gout. (nih.gov)
The nature and treatment of gout and rheumatic gout. (upenn.edu)
Treatment of gout is physician driven, you should NOT treat yourself. (aakp.org)
This article will look at whether or not drinking cherry juice is an effective treatment option for gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
However, the evidence regarding whether or not drinking cherry juice is an effective treatment option for gout is conflicting. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Uricosuric agents have long been used in the treatment of gout but there is little evidence regarding their benefit and safety in this condition. (unboundmedicine.com)
Talk to your doctor about the best treatment plan for your gout. (assh.org)
Without treatment, gout can lead to severe joint damage and make it hard for you to move. (nih.gov)
Without treatment, a gout attack usually lasts about one week. (arthritisaustralia.com.au)
As expected, regulators in the USA have turned down canakinumab, Novartis' new treatment for gout. (pharmatimes.com)
Treatment should begin within 24 hours of the start of the gout attack. (harvard.edu)
First-line gout treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammation. (harvard.edu)
While there is not much scientific research on the benefits of ACV in the treatment of gout, it has remained a staple in traditional medicine for years. (naturalnews.com)
In conclusion, fenofibrate treatment cut the risk of gout events nearly in half compared with the placebo. (diabetesdaily.com)

You can also take medication to help prevent future gout flare-ups. (healthline.com)
Because medications and other diseases can cause gout, you will be asked to provide a medical history and a medication list. (assh.org)
Fortunately, gout is simply and effectively treated with anti-inflammatory medication. (npr.org)
Gout can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes. (rxwiki.com)
It lowered uric acid concentrations by 20% and the researchers said, it could be a useful added medication for preventing gout in those with diabetes. (diabetesdaily.com)

A new fruit fly model that mimics diseases associated with high uric acid levels, such as gout and kidney stones, has revealed new targets for developing treatments for these diseases. (sciencedaily.com)

It is unclear whether gout is the cause of a person's increased risk for these conditions, or whether the conditions cause the development of gout, or whether both of these situations occur to influence disease. (medlineplus.gov)
Cite this: Managing Gout as a Systemic Disease - Medscape - Nov 15, 2018. (medscape.com)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state there is some evidence that people with diabetes have an increased risk of developing gout. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Did you know that gout has been recognized as a disease since 2640 BC? (pharmacytimes.com)
The classic radiographic finding of gout late in disease is that of punched-out or rat-bite erosions with overhanging edges and sclerotic margins. (medscape.com)
Do you get gout from kidney disease or can kidney disease cause gout? (aakp.org)
For our purposes, let's just say if you are a kidney disease patient or have had a kidney transplant your chance at having a gout attack is relatively high. (aakp.org)
After adjustment for traditional risk factors, use of diuretics and aspirin, and serum creatinine level, the hazard ratio (gout vs no gout) for coronary heart disease mortality was 1.35 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06-1.72). (nih.gov)
Gout is one of the oldest disease concepts. (researchgate.net)
Some of the common names of gout throughout the years include 'The Disease of Kings' and 'The Unwalkable Disease' by Hippocrates, and eventually, the term 'gout' was used by a Dominican monk named Randolphus of Bocking in the 1200s [2]. (researchgate.net)
Gout has also been linked to other medical conditions, such as kidney problems, diabetes, and heart disease. (nih.gov)
But today gout seems to be the disease of the average middle-aged American who's pudgy, consuming too much meat and drinking too much alcohol - not unlike what the royals used to do. (npr.org)
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine looked at federal health surveys to compare rates of gout in 1988-1994 to 2007-2008 and found the disease had increased 44 percent over those two decades. (npr.org)
Gout (also called urate crystal deposition disease) is characterized by reduced renal clearance or, less frequently, an overproduction of uric acid. (unboundmedicine.com)
Long regarded as "the disease of kings" gout has a lengthy history dating back to ancient Egypt. (naturalnews.com)
Other gout inducing factors include genetics or kidney or liver disease. (petcarerx.com)
Objective: To determine whether a gout polygenic risk score (PRS) is associated with age at gout onset and tophaceous disease in European, East Polynesian, and West Polynesian men and women with gout. (lu.se)
Sex-stratified regression models were used to estimate the relationship between the PRS and age at gout onset and tophaceous disease. (lu.se)
Conclusion: Genetic risk variants for gout also harbor risk for earlier age at gout onset and tophaceous disease in European and Polynesian men. (lu.se)

Gout, and its relations to diseases of the liver and kidneys. (upenn.edu)
Gout is one of the earliest diseases to be documented and was first identified by the Egyptians as early as 2640 BC [2] . (researchgate.net)
NaturalNews) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture, and other lesser-known modalities to treat a wide variety of diseases including gout. (naturalnews.com)

2019. Genes cause gout not diet . (news-medical.net)
According to a 2019 systematic review , current evidence seems to support a positive correlation between the consumption of cherries and fewer gout flare-ups. (medicalnewstoday.com)

While it's not as high in purines as organ meats, scallops, or some fish, it's still high enough to increase your risk of gout when eaten in excess. (healthline.com)

While short-term treatments work to stop a gout attack, long-term treatments are used to reduce uric acid levels in the blood. (healthline.com)

First identified by the Egyptians in 2640 BC, 'podagra', or gout, was later recognized by Hippocrates in the fifth century BC [10] . (researchgate.net)
What would become the currently known condition of gout stemmed throughout history from an unexplainable pain in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, also known as podagra. (researchgate.net)

Primary gout is related to underexcretion or overproduction of uric acid, which is often associated with dietary excesses or overuse of alcohol and metabolic syndrome. (medscape.com)
He reported that the risk factors of gout are being male, advanced age, obesity, and alcohol consumption [11]. (researchgate.net)
Subgroup analyses showed that a relationship between gout and the risk of acute MI was present among nonusers of alcohol, diuretics, or aspirin and among those who did not have metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, or obesity. (natap.org)
Some may find that the elimination of alcohol is all they needed to do to rid themselves of gout. (naturalnews.com)
A gout attack can be brought on by stressful events, alcohol or drugs, or another illness. (rxwiki.com)

The researchers looked at a cohort of almost 1200 patients attending a gout clinic between 1992 and 2017. (medscape.com)
This professional campaign titled 'Change Gout' was published in United Kingdom in June, 2017. (adsoftheworld.com)

When Choi closely analyzed the data, he found a strong link between increases in the number of gout cases and the simultaneous rise in obesity and hypertension. (npr.org)
Of particular interest in this study is the finding that sleep apnea was associated with gout even after adjustment for other variables (eg, body mass index, hypertension ) that are known risk factors for gout. (medscape.com)

Maintaining a balanced diet, low in uric acid, is critical for lowering the risk of a gout attack. (arthritis.org)
As Healthline reports, scientific studies have shown that ACV helps reduce inflammation and promote weight loss -- two things that can help reduce your risk of a gout flare-up. (naturalnews.com)

If you've experienced the horrible pain of a gout attack, you surely don't want it to happen again. (arthritis.org)
Excess uric acid in the blood is the culprit behind the excruciating pain of a gout attack. (choosecherries.com)

Gout may occur after taking medicines that interfere with the removal of uric acid from the body. (medlineplus.gov)
An attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire. (rxwiki.com)

Some people may find drinking cherry juice helps with gout flare-ups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
A 2012 pilot study suggests that consuming cherry juice concentrate for a period of 4 months or longer may reduce the number of acute gout flare-ups a person experiences. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The article suggests that tart cherries, such as the Montmorency cherry, contain higher amounts of antioxidants, which may have an effect on gout symptoms and flare-ups. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Avoiding gout-causing foods that are high in purines can help reduce flare-ups of this condition. (healthline.com)
Guidelines recommend that ULT be used primarily for people who have two or more gout flare-ups per year or those who have joint damage caused by gout. (harvard.edu)

Once a rheumatologist has diagnosed and effectively treated your gout, a primary care provider can usually track your condition and help you manage your gout. (cdc.gov)
Like most experts, rheumatologist Larry Edwards, MD, a professor of medicine at the University of Florida and chair of the Gout Education Society, thinks the best eating plans for gout and overall health are the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet . (arthritis.org)
Others, including Hyon Choi, MD, an internationally noted gout expert, and rheumatologist with the University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital and epidemiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, think some people can be helped by diet alone, especially if they have a single mild attack. (arthritis.org)
Hear rheumatologist Dr. Arthur Mandelin from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, compare key features and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. (psoriasis.org)
For more frequent gout episodes, other medications can be given that are managed by your primary care doctor or a rheumatologist. (assh.org)

I haven't had a bout of gout in a long time since I lost weight and improved my diet. (earthclinic.com)

As a result, your doctor will likely recommend avoiding high-purine foods and limiting medium-purine foods to try and keep gout from returning. (healthline.com)

For decades, people with arthritis and gout have consumed Montmorency tart cherry juice for relief of symptoms - even though much of the evidence was anecdotal, and some people dismissed the soothing claims as folklore. (choosecherries.com)
Now scientists have turned their attention to Montmorency tart cherries to test the potential benefits for arthritis and gout sufferers. (choosecherries.com)

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