Tuesday 26 April 2016

Gout Sign and Symptoms


A disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the smaller bones of the feet, deposition of chalk-stones, and episodes of acute pain.

Common Sign and Symptoms
  • Warmth, pain, swelling, and extreme tenderness in a joint, usually a big toe joint .this symptom is called podagra. The pain often starts during the night. It may get worse quickly, last for hours, and be so intense that even light pressure from a sheet is intolerable.
  • Very red or purplish skin around the affected joint. The joint may appear to be infected.
  • Limited movement in the affected joint.
  • Peeling and itching of the skin around the affected joint as the gout gets better.

Good Foods and Herbs for Gout
  1. Pineapple
  2. Cherry juice
  3. Lemon
  4. Ginger
  5. Watercress
  6. Turmeric
  7. Hot peppers
  8. Karela juice

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