You already know that eating foods rich in purines like dried beans and liver can lead to a buildup of uric acid in the blood. But those aren’t the only culprits that contribute to gout. Certain medications used to…
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Women and Gout
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Gout in Women A friend of mine once asked, “Gout? Isn’t that the old, rich, fat man’s disease?” Besides being uncharitable, this statement is wrong on pretty much all counts. People are developing gout at a much younger age…
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Pseudogout
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What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of inflammation of joints (arthritis) that is caused by deposits of crystals, called calcium pyrophosphate, in and around the joints. Pseudogout literally means “false gout.” Pseudogout has many similarities to true gout, which…
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Punch Cures the Gout
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Can Further Gout Attacks Be Prevented?
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Can further gout attacks be prevented? Lifestyle measures, vitamin C supplements and medicines can help to prevent gout attacks. Lifestyle suggestions •If you are overweight, try to lose some weight. This can help to lower the uric acid level. However,…
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Is Gout Linked to Leukemia?
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Studies are revealing there may be a link between leukemia and gout In 2009, the results of an extensive statistical study of gout patients in Sweden was shared in medical journals. Researchers combed through the incidence of cancer among nearly…