Gout
is a complex type of arthritis, caused due to increased level of uric acid in
blood that forms hard crystals in joints.
GOUT |
Causes
- increased level of uric acid in blood and urate crystals in joints
Risk
factors
- Hypertension
- Increased alcohol consumption
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Family history of gout
- Men
- Age between 50-60
Signs
and symptoms
- Swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in great toe and joints at night
- Stiffness of joint
- Initial attacks of pains are most severe and subsides and later attacks affects more joints and lasts for longer time
Homoeopathy Treatment
for Gout in Older people
HOMOEOPATHY FOR GOUT |
- Aconite
- Arnica
- Colchicum
- Ledum pal
- Ammonia phos
- Guaicum
- Picric acid
- Rhododendron
- Urtica urens
Management
& Prevention
- Avoid alcohol
- Limit intake of red meat and poultry
- Take coffee and cherries which will decrease uric acid levels
- Have more fluids and drink more water
- Control your weight
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