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 …
Gout flare ups are unpredictable, but there are things you can do to minimize the chances of any future flare ups. Preventing gout flare-ups involves making certain lifestyle changes and managing risk factors that contribute to elevated uric acid levels. Here are some steps you can take to help prevent …
Gout tophi (pronounced TOE-fie) are deposits of uric acid crystals that accumulate in the joints and other tissues of the body. Over time, if gout is left untreated or not effectively managed, the uric acid crystals can accumulate and form tophi. Tophi are typically painless, firm, and often visible or …
Here are some random yet interesting information that I learned about gout over the years. Food intake is only 30% responsible for what causes gout flare ups. The other 70% is caused by the chemical conditions in your own body – specifically the buildup of too much uric acid in …
This is the 2nd time catching covid. The first time I caught covid was in 2021. My whole family (4) caught it then. My son had symptoms for a few hours and then slept it off. My daughter slept for 2 days and she recovered after that. My wife and …
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects joints, most commonly the joint at the base of the big toe. It occurs due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, swelling, and inflammation. While gout most commonly affects the …
I’ve endured some painful days while dealing with a gout flare up. And some of those days, I didn’t have any medicine to get me through. It just happens – you sometimes run out of medicine before the next flare up and it may be on a weekend when you …
The first time I got a gout flare up was in 2017 when I was 41. I was at a conference in Las Vegas for my work at that time. Vegas was nothing new to me – I had been going to Vegas with my buddies every year for at …