In this article I am going to give a simple explanation of what gout is:
- Gout is a disease of the joints
- It results in a buildup of uric acid in the blood, also called hyperuricemia
- Gout is highly painful and can cause severe swelling
- The big toe is the most common part of the body to be affected
The history of Gout as a medical condition stretches as far back as the 4th century B.C., when Hippocrates described it as a condition of an opulent lifestyle. It is a form of arthritis that can affect any joint in the body.
The condition involves the buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream that can lead to a swelling of the joints. Usually, the initial joint affected is the big toe, but if untreated, other areas of the body may develop gout.
Fortunately, it is possible to treat gout. However, some concessions must be made in terms of lifestyle if you want to be able to manage the condition effectively.
If the condition is allowed to persist more severe complications may arise.
Due to advances in science and medicine it is uncommon for anyone to reach severely harmful and permanent dangers of gout anymore.
In the next article I will cover hyperuricemia and gout.
- Gout is a disease of the joints
- It results in a buildup of uric acid in the blood, also called hyperuricemia
- Gout is highly painful and can cause severe swelling
- The big toe is the most common part of the body to be affected
The history of Gout as a medical condition stretches as far back as the 4th century B.C., when Hippocrates described it as a condition of an opulent lifestyle. It is a form of arthritis that can affect any joint in the body.
The condition involves the buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream that can lead to a swelling of the joints. Usually, the initial joint affected is the big toe, but if untreated, other areas of the body may develop gout.
Fortunately, it is possible to treat gout. However, some concessions must be made in terms of lifestyle if you want to be able to manage the condition effectively.
If the condition is allowed to persist more severe complications may arise.
Due to advances in science and medicine it is uncommon for anyone to reach severely harmful and permanent dangers of gout anymore.
In the next article I will cover hyperuricemia and gout.
