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Gout is a disease caused by exes uric acid in the blood crystallizing into fine sharp crystals and settling int the joints and or other parts of the body causing extreme pain and inflammation.
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∙ 12y agoHigh uric acid is what causes gout
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What pathogen causes gout?
Gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation.Acute gout is a painful condition that typically affects one joint.Chronic gout is repeated episodes of pain and inflammation, which may involve more than one joint.
What happent to people with gout?
The number of people that have Gout is about 1-2 % of the population. Gout is pooling of fluid in the big toe that causes the toe to be swollen, hot and inflamed.
Does rockmelon cause gout?
Yes it causes an acute attack
What has the author William Cadogan written?
William Cadogan has written: 'A dissertation on the gout, and all chronic diseases, jointly considered, as proceeding from the same causes; what those causes are; and a rational and natural method of cure proposed' -- subject(s): Gout, Early works to 1800 'An essay upon nursing' 'A dissertation on the gout' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Gout
You want to get in touch with Joe Namath please?
Lots of red meat, that causes gout.
Can low potassium cause gout?
Eating acidic foods usually cause the gout. Eating foods that are high in purine causes gout. Diuretics like coffee can also cause gout. When you drink a lot of coffee, you go to the bathroom a lot. Going to the bathroom a lot causes the loss of potasium. Being low in potassium could be a part of gout, but it is these other foods that cause the loss of potassium. Bananas, white potatoes and strawberries are very high in potassium. So eat those. Cherry's, sweet or sour are also very good at curing gout.
What is gout like?
Gout is when uric acid crystallizes in a joint, usually the one in the big toe. The crystal shape is like a needle and it causes lots of pain and inflamation.
What causes sudden stabbing pain in toe?
Sounds like Gout. See more info here: http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=gout&sourceType=undefined
Can drinking too much Powerade cause gout?
Powerade does not cause gout because of the carbohydrates included in the drink. Powerade only causes cancer and lepracy because of the overdosing on the drink.
What was the cause of George Mason's death?
Although he suffered from gout, George mason died of natural causes
Can sugar cause gout?
no sugar can not directly cause gout. however high sugar consumption leads to obesity which is a risk factor for hyperuricemia,hypertension,diabetes ; the last two affect kidney and hence removal of uric acid from body and ultimately can lead to hyperuricemia. thus indirectly sugar can lead to hyperuricemia which in turn causes gout. but sugar cannot cause gout directly.
Does gout cause headache?
No. They are totally different pains. The causes are also different. Excess uric acid does not create headache.
