The number of Americans with gout has increased over the past few decades, but there are some very successful treatments available for sufferers.Gout is a very painful type of inflammatory arthritis ...
When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...
Non-pharmacologic therapy includes lifestyle and dietary changes such as weight management, reduced alcohol intake and consumption of high purine foods (ex. anchovies, asparagus, game meats, gravy, ...
Many things can increase your chances of getting gout. One major cause is the food you eat. Foods that are high in purines, ...
Black cherry (Prunus serotine) is the most common American species of sweet cherry and is native to North America. Many people report health benefits from drinking black cherry juice, especially ...
Gout, an arthritis form that usually causes severe joint pain in the big toes, long has been associated with consumption of rich foods and alcohol. In earlier centuries, it was referred to as the ...
Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M You can tell if you have a sprained toe (also known as turf toe) because it will be painful around the main joint in your toe. This joint is surrounded and ...
NEW YORK CITY — Urate, the culprit of gout, affects the vasculature in multiple ways that can raise cardiovascular risk (CV) in an individual with gout, and following guidelines for gout treatment, ...
An expert in gout clinical trials questions whether ethical considerations for such trials need updating to emphasize patient ...
In May 2020, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) updated its guideline for gout treatment for the first time since 2012. Affecting about 4 percent of all adults in the United States, according ...
Although some of the signs and symptoms of gout are concerning, it’s not a contagious disease. Also, it may run in families, but it’s impossible to pass gout from one person to another. Gout is a type ...