March 7th, 2012 by John Cielo
Below you’ll discover an extremely informative video by Dr. Hyon Choi. In this excellent video, Dr. Choi — with the help of some really cool graphics — gives a wonderfully simple explanation of gout: its symptoms, causes, who’s at risk, frightening outcomes of repeated gout, and the role that diet plays in both causing and [...]
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February 18th, 2012 by John Cielo
The following is a very good article that I found on the University of Maryland Medical Center website. It discusses the serious complications that can arise from repeat gout attacks over time. In particular, it talks about the way in which untreated / improperly treated gout can lead to tophi deposits, joint damage, kidney disease, [...]
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February 8th, 2012 by John Cielo
I came across a really very good article in the excellent Medicinet.com website called Gout and Hyperuricemia. It is very detailed and covers everything about gout: what it is, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, diet, etc. It’s a veritable compendium and well worth the read when you have a little time. In that [...]
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December 31st, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Febuxostat? Febuxostat is the generic name given to a new drug which comes in film-coated tablets of 40 mg, 80 mg and 120 mg and is used to reduce high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) in gout patients. It is particularly indicated where the patient already has urate crystal deposition, including the presence of [...]
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December 16th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Indomethacin Gout Medication? Indomethacin is not used solely for gout. It is a drug in the group called “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) and is widely used to reduce swelling, fever, stiffness, inflammation and pain, caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendinitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is probably the most commonly used drug-based medication to [...]
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December 9th, 2011 by John Cielo
The following is a guest article by Bernice G. Spradlin on Nature’s Top 4 Gout Remedies… Recognizing the Predispositions and Symptoms of Painful Gout Arthritis Gout is a painful type of arthritis. Symptoms include sudden, intense pain; redness; heat; swelling, and tenderness in the joints typically located in the large joint of the big toe [...]
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October 26th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Colchicine? Colchicine is a medicine that has been used in the treatment of gout for many years. It is derived from the seeds of the autumn crocus plant, also known as meadow saffron. The plant’s use in the treatment of rheumatism and inflammation was recorded in Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. [...]
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