Gout is another form of arthritis. Uric acid is a form of waste which the body produces. It is generally flushed out of the system but when it gets stored in the joints in form of crystals and causes a lot of pain. People of all age groups can be susceptible to gout.
A gout attack can come more often than not unannounced without any prior symptoms and no notice at all, almost overnight. It can last for around 5 to 7 days and the pain is excruciating. The joint can show a red or purple colouration. Some home remedies for gout pain can be:
- A healthy Weight should be maintained.
- Diet should be taken care of. A good diet is the way to wholesome happiness. Never indulge in crash diets and weight loss should always be slow and steady with proper and nutritional diet.
- Alcohol consumption should be kept at a minimum or none all.
- Diets rich in meat and sea food should be restricted. Even food like fish which is considered good otherwise should be eaten sparingly after consulting the doctor.
- Medicines taken without prescription should be used only when they are very necessary. Doctor should be consulted on the medicines that are already been prescribed.
I hope these tips will help you to get rid of gout pain.
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uric acid level of my father is within the normal range but has been diagonosed as the gout positve & he is not able to move as he is having a severe pain in left ankle & knee. he is already on medication but no drug is proving to be effective . wut should i do to help him out