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Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big toe, but may also affect the heel, ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow. |
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Causes
Doctors can diagnose gout based on a physical examination and the patient's description of symptoms. In order to dete...
Tests
Doctors can diagnose gout based on a physical examination and the patient's description of symptoms. In order to dete...
Treatments
The symptoms of gout will stop completely a week or so after an acute attack without any intervention. It is importan...
Supplements
Vitamin E and selenium are recommended to decrease the inflammation and tissue damage caused by the accumulation of u...
Alternative Therapies
Colchicum is a general homeopathic remedy that can be used for pain relief during a gout attack. It is formulated fro...
Prevention
For centuries, gout has been known as the "rich man's disease," a disease of overindulgence in food and drink. While ...
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