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Slide 2: Type of arthritis
Caused by elevated uric acid levels in blood
Symptoms: inflammation, swelling, extreme pain
Crystal deposits in joints from excess uric acid
More common in men
Very common condition
Women more likely to experience gout after menopause
One of most frequently diagnosed conditions
Slide 3: Excess uric acid may lead to destruction of joints, kidney stones and permanent kidney damage
Hereditary – body’s inability to process uric acid
Normally, uric acid dissolves in bloodstream, passes through kidneys and is excreted in urine
Slide 4: Obesity, heavy alcohol consumption, high blood pressure may increase risk
Other diseases which cause increased uric acid: leukemia, lymphoma, hemoglobin disorders
Other events: dehydration, surgery, joint injury
Effective gout remedies can control gout attacks and avoid painful gout
Slide 5: Big toe most common site
Swelling
Redness
Sharp, intolerable pain
Feelings of warmness
Inflammation
Attacks can be sudden – a few hours to a few days
One attack makes future attacks likely
Slide 6: Decrease risk by decreasing food intake containing purines, which produce uric acid when broken down by the body
Cut back on seafood and red meat
Reduce alcohol consumption
Increase low-fat dairy and whole grain consumption
Lose weight if overweight
Slide 7: Natural gout treatments available
Positive, holistic approach to managing gout and eliminate gout symptoms quickly
Become pain free
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