| Gout is one of the worst forms of arthritis and is a | | | | purines are red meats, some forms of seafood, yeast, |
| progressive condition with no cure. This does not mean | | | | bacon and some poultry. Medication can also be used |
| no hope though, there are many different treatment | | | | to control the level of uric acid produced in the body, |
| plans that can be developed to help gout patients live | | | | therefore lessening the symptoms and episodes. |
| a long, happy life. | | | | When considering your gouty arthritis symptoms, it's |
| How do you know if you have gout or if you are | | | | important to work with your doctor and a trained gout |
| merely experiencing some achy joints? Gouty arthritis | | | | diet nutritionist to put together the best, more cohesive |
| symptoms are fairly severe and come on extremely | | | | treatment plan and be able to live with minimal gout |
| fast. They include extreme pain, decreased mobility in | | | | episodes and symptoms. When left untreated gout |
| the joint, redness, swelling and warmth in the affected | | | | can spread to other small joints and can cause |
| area. Gout often is first noticed or begins in the big toe, | | | | permanent damage to joints and the kidneys. Always |
| then when left untreated can spread to other small | | | | talk with your doctor even the first time you think you |
| joints like ankles, knees, fingers, wrists and elbows. | | | | are having a gout episode or are experiencing severe |
| Gout is caused by excessive levels of uric acid which | | | | pain in your big toe or other small joints. Keep track of |
| crystallizes in the body and settles into the connective | | | | when the episode came on, the symptoms involved |
| tissue in smaller joints. While, uric acid is produced in the | | | | with that particular episode and how long the episode |
| body, most excessive levels come from a diet high in | | | | lasted. This is all important information to share with |
| purines. Purines are found in foods high in protein and | | | | your doctor so he/she can accurate diagnose your |
| should be avoided by those who suffer from gouty | | | | gouty arthritis symptoms and help bring you relief. |
| arthritis symptoms. Some of the foods highest in | | | | |