how can i cure my gout or at least control it?

how can i cure my gout or at least control it?

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Treatment

The goals of treatment for gout consist of alleviating pain, avoiding severe attacks in the future, and preventing long-term joint damage. In addition to taking pain medications as prescribed by their doctors, people having gout attacks are encouraged to rest and to increase the amount of fluids that they drink.

Acute attacks of gout can be treated with nonaspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen sodium (Aleve), ibuprofen (Advil), or

indomethacin (Indocin). In some cases, these drugs can aggravate a peptic ulcer or existing kidney disease and cannot be used. Doctors sometimes also use colchicine (Colbenemid), especially in cases where nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cannot be used. Colchicine may cause diarrhea, which tends to go away once the patient stops taking it. Corticosteroids such as prednisone (Deltasone) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (Acthar) may be given orally or may be injected directly into the joint for a more concentrated effect. While all of these drugs have the potential to cause side effects, they are used for only about 48 hours and are not likely to cause major problems. However, aspirin and closely related drugs (salicylates) should be avoided because they can ultimately worsen gout.

Once an acute attack has been successfully treated, doctors try to prevent future attacks of gout and long-term joint damage by lowering uric acid levels in the blood. There are two types of drugs for correcting hyperuricemia. Uricosuric drugs, such as probenecid (Benemid) and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane), lower the levels of urate in the blood by increasing its removal from the body (excretion) through the urine. These drugs may promote the formation of kidney stones, and they may not work for all patients, especially those with kidney disease. Allopurinol (Zyloprim), a type of drug called a xanthine-oxidase inhibitor, blocks the production of urate in the body, and can dissolve kidney stones as well as treating gout. The potential side effects of allopurinol include rash, a skin condition known as dermatitis, and liver dysfunction. Once people begin taking these medications, they must take them for life or the gout will continue to return.

Alternative treatment

The alternative medicine approach to gout focuses on correcting hyperuricemia by losing weight and limiting the intake of alcohol and purine-rich foods. In addition, consuming garlic (Allium sativum) has been recommended to help prevent gout. Increasing fluid intake, especially by drinking water, is also recommended. During an acute attack, contrast hydrotherapy (alternating three-minute hot compresses with 30-second cold compresses) can help dissolve the crystals and resolve the pain faster.

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Gout is a form of Arthritis and it is cuase by uric acid build up in the system

The first step wherever possible, must be to correct those factors mentioned above which give rise to high uric acid levels. Purines are substances found in food, which, when broken down produce a lot of uric acid. Therefore the following foods which are high in Purines should be restricted or avoided:

# Offal foods such as liver, kidneys, tripe, sweetbreads and tongue.
# Excessive amounts of red meat.
# Shellfish, fish roe and scallops.
# Peas. lentils and beans.
# Alcohol intake should be reduced. Two glasses of beer a day or less is sensible. On special occasions you can drink more.
# Weight loss may be very important.
# Medication for high blood pressure may need to be altered

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zeeshan k
gout is disease in which uric acid level in body exceeds above normal range; then it causes pan in body specially in joints; you can control it by helopethic drug . zyloric tabs 300 mg once a day;and also avoid red meats. and use plenty of water;

articleresearcher
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is caused by the build-up of a uric acid in your body.

Gout can be treated with medicine and/or adopting strict dietary guidelines. Choose foods that are low in purines. You should also lose weight to reduce the symptoms of gout.

For specific ideas on how to combat gout, here is an article that I found on gout versus diet
http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Article/Gout-Vs-Diet/5699

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Gout - information, symptoms and treatments. Googout.info health information factsheet - advice on gout and its symptoms, causes and treatment, plus prevention through diet.

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