Gout Treatments

Gout is possibly one of the most common forms of arthritis or joint inflammation. It appears as an acute attack often with symptoms coming on overnight. Within 12-24 hours there is found severe pain and swelling in the affected joint or joints. The skin over the joint may be red and shiny. You may also notice a bit heat emanating from the joint.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Gout - Unproven Remedies

The promises of quick "cures" and "miraculous relief"' sound wonderful to a person with a chronic illness. Most of the products advertised in this way whether drugs, dietary supplements or mechanical devices are not harmful but worthless and expensive. To avoid falling into these traps people should discuss with their doctor any other forms of treatment they are considering. Gout hurts so much that you will need your doctor's help to get rid of it. The most usual place to get gout is in your big toe and that's not funny even if your friends do laugh! Pain in other joints especially in your feet and ankles can be caused by gout, too.

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