People who experience gout often have severe pain and discomfort. It is a form of arthritis that affects the joints in the big toe. The pain comes from inflammation that occurs in these joints and is often debilitating. Gout attacks may occur due to genetics or consuming specific foods. These foods include red meat, organ meat, shellfish, and alcoholic beverages. Existing medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disorders may also contribute to the onset of gout. There are effective prevention techniques that may help to reduce gout episodes. Incorporating a gentle exercise routine and changing eating habits that can accommodate healthy foods are generally successful in reducing further attacks. If you have had one or several bouts of gout, it is strongly advised that you are under the care of a podiatrist who can help you manage this painful condition.
Gout is a foot condition that requires certain treatment and care. If you are seeking treatment, contact one of our podiatrists from Ultimate Foot Care . Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.
What Is Gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. It often develops in the foot, especially the big toe area, although it can manifest in other parts of the body as well. Gout can make walking and standing very painful and is especially common in diabetics and the obese.
People typically get gout because of a poor diet. Genetic predisposition is also a factor. The children of parents who have had gout frequently have a chance of developing it themselves.
Gout can easily be identified by redness and inflammation of the big toe and the surrounding areas of the foot. Other symptoms include extreme fatigue, joint pain, and running high fevers. Sometimes corticosteroid drugs can be prescribed to treat gout, but the best way to combat this disease is to get more exercise and eat a better diet.
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