Gout has been a known condition for centuries, and its prevalence and patterns have evolved over time. According to Kidney.org, cases of gout more than doubled between the 1960s and the 1990s. It is now estimated at 3.9% of U.S. adults (8.3 million adults — 6.1 million men and 2.2 …
Today morning I woke up to a minor gout flare up on my left foot. Thank God, this one doesn’t feel like a full-on flare up. Can’t blame anyone but myself. I went on a week long trip with my family and I ended up drinking everyday. This is what …
Everyone I know who has gout takes medication to get rid of it as soon as possible. I’ve never known anyone to let it go away on its own without any type of treatment. I normally take medication to get rid of it as soon as possible. It just doesn’t …
Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. It commonly affects the joints, causing severe pain and inflammation. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, is an eating pattern that involves cycles of fasting and eating. In recent years, there has …
Hyperuricemia is just a fancy medical term for “high amount of uric acid in the blood.” Uric acid is a natural waste product that forms when the body breaks down substances called purines, which are found in certain foods and are also produced by the body. In most cases, the …
Drinking coffee in moderation while taking Colchicine is generally considered safe for most people. However, it’s essential to be mindful of a few factors: Potential Interaction: Coffee contains caffeine, which can affect the activity of certain liver enzymes, including CYP3A4, involved in the metabolism of Colchicine. While this interaction is …
It is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Colchicine medication. Colchicine is used to treat conditions such as gout and familial Mediterranean fever, which involve inflammation and pain. Alcohol can potentially interact with Colchicine and increase the risk of side effects and complications. Here’s why it’s generally advised to …
Gout flare up pain can be excruciation, and there are varying levels of pain based on severity. To give you an idea, here are some pain comparisons that people with gout have made: worse than or equal to a heart attack worse than or equal to a broken bone or …
Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods and beverages. They are a type of salt or ester of oxalic acid, which is a substance present in many plants and vegetables. Oxalates have the potential to form crystals, known as calcium oxalate crystals, when they combine …
Purines are a type of chemical compound found in our bodies and in many foods. They’re important because our cells use them to create DNA, which carries genetic information, and RNA, which helps in making proteins. Purines are a crucial part of the building blocks that make up our genes …