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So, What Exactly is Gout?
Gout is a disease of the joints, most often linked to a tender, swollen big
toe... However, any joint can be affected, but most of the time the feet and
ankles bear the brunt of the pain. The joints become red, swollen, and
extremely sensitive to pressure, making
'getting
around' difficult.
When gout strikes only one joint is usually effected, but over time, if left
untreated, more and more joints will fall victim...
Gout is usually linked to a build up of uric acid in the blood, or
hyperuricemia.
That's because many people can have extremely high levels of uric acid in
their body, but not show any symptoms of gout.
Some people just naturally store high levels of uric acid and there's no
cause for alarm - so long as there is no evidence of gout forming.
However, it is true that gout's most likely to form in those who already
have hyperuricemia (high levels of Uric Acid in their blood) and are
carrying a few extra pounds...
The
connection between gout and being overweight has been proven in various
clinical studies.
And for
for those who do get gout in a joint, it means that the uric acid in your
blood has collected and crystallized... Usually causing your joint to swell
up to
two or three times
it's normal size.
Even a casual brush against a sore, gout-ridden toe
can result in you suffering
searing agony.
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