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Purines and Causes of Gout
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[size=4][b]Purines - Causes of Gout[/b][/size][hr]Gout is a painful disease of the joints, which usually affects the big toe first in most people. It is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is formed by the breakdown of chemicals called purines, which can lead to high levels of uric acid and cause many problems such as joint swelling and kidney stones. Normally the uric acid is dissolved in the blood and passes out via the kidneys into the urine but if this does not occur it can build up in the body and cause the crystals to deposit and cause gout.

Quote:Medications such as diuretics (which help the kidney eliminate more urine) or aspirin cause gout. And people who have had an organ transplant are prone to gout. Patients on numerous medicines should talk to their healthcare provider to see if there are interactions between medicine and if an alternate drug may help. The common vitamin niacin can also trigger gout.

Some genetic diseases affect the breakdown of uric acid and also cause it to build up. Other causes include exposure to lead, foods high animal protein, some medications, obesity, excess alcohol or foods rich in purines. Some foods that cause gout are organ meats such as liver, brain and kidneys. Other foods include herring, anchovies, peas and dried beans. Alcohol affects the elimination of uric acid especially when taken in excess.

[list][*]Low carbohydrate diets, especially when very protein rich and with inadequate water intake can also cause gout.[*]A family history of gout may also predispose a person towards getting it. [/list]

When the pain of gout is overwhelming, and it seems that nothing appears to be helping, trying alternative treatments to see if those might offer come relief is usually the next step. A change in diet is always a great idea for managing gout, but it doesn't always take away the pain immediately. When looking for new treatments, you may have to follow a rather untraditional route, but that doesn't mean traditional medicine can not help you. You can try gout herbal medicine to see if that helps, but you should always do so under the supervision of your doctor.

One type of gout herbal medicine that has shown some success for gout sufferers is Devil's Claw. This natural remedy has been used for many years as it helps with many different things that can go wrong with the body. One of its best properties is that it can lower the amounts of uric acid in the body, and that means it can be a preventative measure to ward of future gout attacks. However, it can also help take away some of the pain associated with a gout attack in full swing, so it can also be used when the pain creeps up on you and you find yourself in the middle of a bad flare up.

Juniper Berry comes in capsule or liquid form, and also works to reduce uric acid. There is a gout herbal medicine called Nettle Root that is supposed to help the kidneys work better so they can more effectively remove the uric acid in the body, and that helps keep gout attacks to a minimum.

[size=large][b]Bilberry can be Helpful, as It can Also Lower Uric Acid Levels in the Body[/b][/size][hr]It is also thought to protect some of the tissues from degeneration, which can help with pain and healing. Using the intuition I had on Uric Acid, I thought that writing this article would indeed be worth the trouble. Most of the relevant information on Uric Acid has been included here.

[list][*]There is one gout herbal medicine that you won't need to talk to your doctor about, and they may even suggest it to you.[*]Some berries and fruits have great properties, and one of those properties has to do with lowering the amounts of gout inducing uric acid.[*]Cherries are often touted as the best of these, and you could try eating at least a half of a pound a day to see if that helps you.[*]Give it a week or two before deciding if it is working.[*]If you don't like cherries, you can try blueberries, black berries, and many of the other darker colored berries.[*]They might not be as good as cherries, but they can help you.[*]Alternatively try a cherry extract supplement for the same protective effect.[*]An idle brain, is a devil's workshop they say.[*]Using this ideology in mind, we ventured to write on Uric Acid Gout, so that something productive would be achieved of our minds.[/list]

[size=large][b]The Problem With Gout is that in Most of the Cases It is a Misunderstood Disease[/b][/size][hr]Gout is caused by the increase of the uric acid crystals in the joints or in the surrounding tissues. Gout develops various symptoms that usually involve pain. These symptoms may include warmth, swelling and extreme sensitivity of the affected joints. In more than 50 % of the cases big toe joint affection is seen in gout patients. This is the most common problem when it comes to gout.

[size=large][b]Order to Prevent Gout Attacks Specialists Recommend a Healthy Diet Low in Purine[/b][/size][hr]Alcohol should be avoided because it has a major influence in initiating attacks. If symptoms are noticed it is recommended to seek for professional help. It is always better to use simple English when writing descriptive articles, like this one on Prevent Gout. It is the layman who may read such articles, and if he can't understand it, what is the point of writing it?

The most commonly medicines used are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) and colchicine. Both treatments help ease the pain and have an anti-inflammatory effect. The difference between these two possible ways of treatment is that colchicine may develop unpleasant side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal cramps.

[size=large][b]The First Phase of Gout Means an Episode that Happens At Night[/b][/size][hr]People often feel the symptoms during the night and caused pain to the affected joints. In some cases the attack follows a day of excess in alcohol, food or drugs. After progress the attack develops fever and chills along with pain. In more than 90 % of the cases these episodes are recurrent and might develop during the first year. Even if it is certitude that chronic gout cases are rare we have to mention that there is a risk of developing kidney dysfunctions and kidney stones. Keeping to the point is very important when writing. So we have to stuck to Drugs Colchicine, and have not wandered much from it to enhance understanding.

As we mentioned before gout is caused by the increasing levels of uric acid in the fluids of human body. The uric acid crystals are deposited in joints, tendons and kidneys and may cause serious damage and severe pain. We have used clear and concise words in this article on Purine to avoid any misunderstandings and confusions that can be caused due to difficult words.

[size=large][b]There are Known Two Types of Gout, Primary and Secondary[/b][/size][hr]The first category includes more than 90 % of the gout sufferers. When uric acid is elevated in response to some other health problem such as kidney disease we can say that it is a case of secondary gout. We have used a mixture of seriousness and jokes in this composition on Uric Acid. This is to liven the mood when reading about Uric Acid.

[list][*]Are Natural Gout Treatments more effective than medication?[*]Yes and simple gout remedy tips can lead to a gout natural cure that is almost fool-proof. [*][b] [/b] What is your ideal body weight?[*]You should maintain a healthy body weight for you height.[*]I recommend checking your body mass index (BMI) and seeing what your ideal weight should be.[*]You can Google BMI and find a helpful website.[*][b] [/b] Use Apple Cider Vinegar![*]Apple Cider Vinegar (taken orally or applied topically) has been shown to alleviate gout pain.[*]In consumed, it could lower the uric acid levels in the body and stop the pain.[*]We have avoided adding flimsy points on Treating Gout, as we find that the addition of such points have no effect on Treating Gout. [/list]

You care about your health you should consider treating your gout and not gout's symptoms! [b]Preventing Gout Can Cure Gout[/b] Didn't some wise sage say something like, "Prevention is always the best medicine"? I think this is often true no matter what the disease but it is also applicable if you suffer from gout!

[list][*]The gout natural cure starts and centers on preventing it![*]Because if you prevent gout you will also treat and cure gout.[*]Here are 8 tips to prevent and cure gout naturally.[*]The problem with 'painkillers' is you do exactly that; you simply treat the pain and not the cause![*]And if you do this over an extended period of time, you could also end up with a disfigured joint as well as gout![/list]

[size=large][b]Guaranteed Results![/b][/size][hr]Natural Health Doctor-Certified! Joe Barton and Barton Publishing promise a gout natural cure that works in a few hours! To be gout free in less than three, please visit us today! This is a dependable source of information on Gout Remedy. All that has to be done to verify its authenticity is to read it!

[list][*][b]8.[/b] Practice weekly natural health remedies that decrease uric acid levels.[*]For a complete list with step-by-step instructions, please check out our Gout Remedy Report.[*]You are serious about dealing with your gout problem, please visit our Gout Natural Cure website.[*]We offer the only medical doctor-approved and guaranteed natural cure on the internet to treat and cure gout![*][b]6.[/b] Don't eat purines![*]Do you know that foods containing purines will put you at a dramatic gout flare-up risk?[*]Stop eating foods that contain purines such as red meats.[*][b]3.[/b] Drink Water![*]You should be drinking 10-12 glasses of water per day.[*]Water is considered the 'fountain of youth' and it will also flush uric acid levels.[*]We have included some fresh and interesting information on Prevent Gout.[*]In this way, you are updated on the developments of Prevent Gout.[*]You are interested in losing weight you should remember the two rules of weight loss; cut your calories and exercise.[*]Don't fall for the quack diets![*]We cannot be blamed if you find any other article resembling the matter we have written here about Purines.[*]What we have done here is our copyright material![*][b]4.[/b] Take your vitamins![*]You should be taking a multi-vitamin and also the other core vitamins which promote healthy body functioning?[*]Do you know what vitamins you should be taking?[*]Vitamins C and E have been shown to be helpful.[*][b] [/b] Eat healthier foods that include lean meats and fats. [b] [/b] Consume high amounts of fibers.[*]Fiber naturally flushes your body including uric acid levels.[*]Water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables) are always the best.[*]It was our decision to write so much on Gout Remedy after finding out that there is still so much to learn on Gout Remedy.[*][b]Cure Gout and Not Gout's Symptoms[/b] If you are suffering with gout, then your body is trying to tell you something that you should fix![*]You probably need to lower your uric acid levels and change some of your health habits.[*]Past centuries gout was considered the 'disease of kings' because most kings have suffered from the painful form of arthritis.[*]And it was no wonder considering that most kings were overweight and had unlimited access to alcohol.[*]With that said, the three major causes of gout are being overweight, eating red meats and high levels of alcohol.[/list]

[size=large][b]Does the Weight of Your Blanket Feel Like a Mack Truck Running Over Your Toe?[/b][/size][hr]Are tired of pain killers and worried that you might become addicted? Are willing to change a few habits so you can be a healthier, gout-free person? If you answered yes to any of the following, it might be time you try a gout natural cure before you pop another NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Wink

[size=large][b]Common Cause of Gout is the Accumulation of a Chemical Called Uric Acid[/b][/size][hr]Uric acid is a normal breakdown product of another chemical called purines. The treatment involves controlling the inflammation, which causes the pain and swelling and ultimately damage to joints. Also, lowering the uric acid level is a logical means to controlling gout.

The treatment includes medicines like allopurinol, which decrease the level of uric acid, or there are other medicines like colchicine, which decrease inflammation. Also there are medicines called uricosuric agents that increase the removal of uric acid in urine. Colchicine works best if taken really early in the attack and sometimes repeat does may need to be taken periodically such as every two hours or so till there is pain relief or a maximum dose is reached or there are side effects like gastrointestinal upset. Purines are versatile as they are found in all parts and walks of life. It all depends on the way you take it Smile

[list][*]Most of the time the symptom can be controlled by anti-inflammatory medications like naproxen or indomethacin.[*]In severe cases steroids like prednisone may be needed.[*]Some people even need injections into the joints.[*]Fluid from the swollen joints can be removed and analyzed for the uric acid crystals.[*]Gout Com play a prominent part in this composition.[*]It is with this prominence that we hope people get to know more about Gout Com. Smile[/list]

There is some benefit to avoiding foods that cause gout but most people who get gout will need medication to prevent joint damage and also prevent future attacks which often happen sooner and are more severe. They can also cause permanent damage to the kidney and joints. The crystals can also deposit on the skin and are then called tophi. There is a vast ocean of knowledge connected with Uric Acid Level. What is included here can be considered a fraction of this knowledge!

The specific dose and the manner of taking these medicines are best discussed with your healthcare provider. Colchicine side effects of these drugs include stomach upset and ulcers from prednisone and ibuprofen type of medications, diarrhea from colchicine and sometimes gout can get worse from allopurinol especially if the person is not on colchicine first during an acute attack.

What does pH stand for? Is it personal hygiene? Or proper health? Or possibly hydrated? Well no. It actually stands for the power of hydrogen. But without going deeper into biochemistry, gout sufferers just need to know that raising body pH levels makes the body more alkaline, and lowering them, more acidic.

[b] Keep this natural gout treatment simple.[/b] Instead of two simultaneous diets, exclude some acidic foods especially if they are ones you consume a lot. But continue with your primary gout diet plan. Only exclude more acidic foods, if your body pH levels are not rising above pH 0 after testing with pH test strips for a considerable time and at different times of day. (The body's pH numbers change frequently. perhaps even minute by minute).

[i]You reduce your uric acid levels to below 0 mg/dL (men), slightly less in women, it is more likely that the troublesome MSU crystals will dissolve and a gout cure will be achieved. [/i]

[size=large][b]The Ph SCALE[/b][/size][hr]The pH scale ranges from 14 (most alkaline) down to 0 (most acidic). pH of 7 is neutral. It is a logarithmic scale. On this scale, as on pH test strips scales, a single whole number change (whether up or down) means a change of 10 times the previous number. So small number changes on this scale in fact mean very significant differences between the alkalinity and acidity of different foods.

[size=large][b]USING Ph VALUES in DIET PLANNING[/b][/size][hr]Most natural gout treatment involves a diet. Firstly, to reach your ideal weight if required, as it probably will be for most gout sufferers. Secondly, to assist the uric acid reduction process. The low purine gout diet, and any diet which has a positive effect on insulin resistance, are two useful diets in natural gout treatment. Dieting is hard work but most gout sufferers will not achieve a natural gout cure without diet. As we got to writing on Purine, we found that the time we were given to write was inadequate to write all that there is to write about Purine! So vast are its resources. Smile

[size=large][b]ACHIEVING a MORE ALKALINE BODY[/b][/size][hr]There are various ways to achieve a more alkaline body but probably the easiest is to drink alkaline (ionized) water which is water with excess oxygen in the form of OH-, not O It's described as being lively and much tastier than regular water, and you can cook with it. The manufacturers of a well known ionizer brand say food cooked with alkaline water is tastier. People are inclined to think that some matter found here that is pertaining to Www Gout is false. However, rest is assured, all that is written here is true!

[i] NB. The contents of this article contain medical information not medical advice. Please always discuss remedies with your doctor or other health care professional before implementing any treatment.[/i] The more interesting an article, the more takers there are for the article. So we have made it a point to make this article on Www Gout as interesting as possible! Smile

[size=large][b]So a Gout Sufferer Aiming for a Natural Gout Cure is on a Diet[/b][/size][hr]He/she has to carefully consider everything eaten or drunk and maybe consider the pH of foods too. This is a very tall order. In effect they would be on two diets simultaneously. With people wanting to learn more about Purine, it has provided the necessary incentive for us to write this interesting article on Purine!

Record the time and value of all your pH measurements and ensure you follow the test strip manufacturer's usage instructions exactly. Don't overdo it. Just as a highly acidic body can suffer from acidosis, an over alkaline body can suffer from alkalosis, which causes muscle cramps and spasms among other problems. We have not actually resorted to roundabout means of getting our message on Www Gout through to you. All the matter here is genuine and to the point.

"Miracle" foods for gout, such as cherries, celery and perhaps strawberries, (all have been reported to cure gout in some cases), will not work for everyone, probably only for a small minority. Neither will simple natural gout remedies such as avoiding alcohol, although this did work in one famous case in Japan.

[list][*][b] So how do you use the pH potential of foods numbers? [/b] Firstly learn the extent to which a food or drink is acidic or is alkaline.[*]Any number above pH 7.0 is considered alkaline, and below pH 7.0 acidic.[*]Study for a while the pH tables you have downloaded and get a rough idea of the values of your most eaten foods.[*]For an easy, more exact reference, put up a pH foods chart, or printed downloaded lists, on your kitchen wall as a reminder.[*]It is the normal style of writers to add additional information with the intention of lengthening the length of an article.[*]However, we have provided a short and concise article with only required information on Gout Remedies.[*]Remember too, that there are other ways of raising pH, notably drinking alkaline (ionized) water.[*]Drinking lots of regular water daily also raises pH.[*]So too do alkalizing minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc.[*]Make your pH rise and your uric acid levels should fall.[*]Ensure that your body is not acidic.[*]The length of an article is rather immaterial about its response from people.[*]People are more interested in the matter about Reduce Uric Acid, and not length.[/list]
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