The first step in conquering gout is to understand it. Once you understand it, you will be able to handle it. This is the same way that we handle all the problems that we have. Gout is basically a type of metabolic arthritis. It is an inflammation which affects the joint areas of the body, and the tissues surrounding it. The condition of gout is caused by a congenital disorder of uric acid metabolism. Gout is a very serious health condition. To term it as a minor health condition, would be a huge understatement. In ancient Greek medical writings, gout was described as the “disease of kings.” For centuries, gout was usually observed in the wealthy, usually wealthy and powerful men, who consumed a diet rich in alcohol and meat. The “classic” symptoms of gout would be that of burning, …show more content…
There are no premature gout symptoms and no noticeable symptoms as the purine crystals start to build up in the joint of the big toe. However, there are some signs when you already have it. So how do you know that symptoms may be indicative of gout? Considering that gout revolves around the joints, the most common gout symptoms are swelling, inflammation and sharp sudden pain in the joints. Aside from the gout symptoms mentioned above, redness in the affected part as well as warmth along the surrounding skin of the swollen joint are also present. These symptoms can be very irritating because they make standing and walking extremely difficult in most cases. The most prominent gout foot symptoms include pain along the arch of the foot, swelling and inflammation of the foot’s ball and swelling ankle. Gout also creeps along the knee and sometimes along the joints of the hands as well as to the other joints of the body If you are experiencing the mentioned symptoms, the possibility of having developed gout is a high likelihood, but not a one hundred percent diagnosis. There will usually be other secondary symptoms that might be