If you have Gout, you already understand how quickly attacks can come on and how painful they can be. If you want to deal with some of the symptoms at home, here’s what you can do: Take medications early For some people, Gout attacks come with warning signs. For example, some people experience tingling or … Continue reading Treating Gout From Home
Are you feeling some stiffness in your big toe? If so, you might be dealing with gout. What causes it? How can you treat it? We’ll answer all of these questions in this quick reference guide. What is gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis that causes joint pain. It usually affects the joints … Continue reading Gout: Everything You Should Know
Men who suffer from gout—arthritis usually occurring in the small joints—may wonder if there are natural remedies for the ailment. Although the efficacy of alternative treatments may not have been as studied or proven as scientifically tested traditional medications, there is some anecdotal evidence linking three natural remedies to gout. Here’s a quick summary of … Continue reading 3 Natural Remedies for Gout
Although high blood pressure is a major risk factor for gout, the treatments for high blood pressure can also raise the risk for gout. That’s because diuretics given for hypertension can increase uric acid levels. But a new study published in the Journal of Hypertension has found that one particular blood pressure medication has a … Continue reading One BP Med Has Lower Gout Risk Than Others
If you stub your toe on the coffee table and it swells up, you know it’s not from gout. But what about when you suddenly notice your toe is swollen and you don’t recall bumping into any furniture or dropping something heavy on it? How do you know if it’s from gout or something else? … Continue reading Swollen Toe: Gout or Something Else?
Many experts agree that turmeric can help fight inflammation, making it a good option for men with gout. In fact, the Arthritis Foundation actually recommends that people with arthritis consume the spice to help with the inflammation, pain, and stiffness that often accompanies arthritis. There are a lot of ways to consume turmeric. From pills … Continue reading How to Consume Turmeric to Help Gout
Previous research has indicated that gout may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but a new study has determined just how much greater the risk is. Conclusively linking gout to kidney failure In research published in BMJ Open, scientists looked at data from 68,897 adults with gout and 554,964 adults without gout. They … Continue reading Gout Increases Risk of Kidney Disease
As many people out there know, gout is one of the most annoying and painful conditions one can have. As an augmented version of arthritis, gout affects over 6 million men and 2 million women in the U.S. alone. Many people describe gout as needle-like pains in the joints, the equivalent of having broken glass … Continue reading Gout: How to Handle Your Flare-ups
Have you tried apple cider vinegar (ACV) for your gout? The fermented-apple byproduct has a reputation for curing just about anything that ails you, from diabetes and acne to obesity and high cholesterol. And while there’s no irrefutable proof that apple cider vinegar cures gout, there is some evidence that it may indirectly prevent or … Continue reading Can Apple Cider Vinegar Treat Gout?
There’s a stigma surrounding gout, possibly because people incorrectly assume that it’s caused by a hedonistic lifestyle. The truth is that some people are predisposed to gout, regardless of what—or how much—they eat or drink or exercise. Although certain foods and drinks (e.g., shellfish, meat, sugary drinks and alcohol) can increase the risk of a … Continue reading The Stigma Around Gout
