Gout is inflammatory arthritis from uric acid crystal deposition. Dietary changes and herbs can significantly reduce attacks. Severe cases may need medication.
Gout is inflammatory arthritis from uric acid crystal deposition. Dietary changes and herbs can significantly reduce attacks. Severe cases may need medication.
Sudden severe joint pain (often big toe at night), redness, swelling, warmth, extreme tenderness, fever, attacks may last days to weeks.
Severe pain not responsive, fever with joint symptoms, frequent attacks warrant medical management. Kidney stones possibly related.
Reduce purines (organ meats, seafood, beer, alcohol), limit fructose, adequate hydration, weight management, cherries or tart cherry juice, dairy may help.
Tart Cherry extract has strong research. Celery seed for uric acid. Turmeric for inflammation. Bromelain. Nettle leaf. Devil's Claw for pain. Vitamin C lowers uric acid. Quercetin. Ginger. Avoid niacin which raises uric acid.
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