What is Gout? गाउट काय असतं? Dr. Pravin Patil - Best Rheumatologist in Pune

Описание: In this video, Dr. Pravin Patil - Consultant Rheumatologist in Pune from Rheumatology center has spoken about gout. Gout has been known to mankind since ancient ages; In gout, the person suffers from extreme joint pain.
In this disease, uric acid level in our body increases, and it gets deposited between the joints, resulting in joint pain. Gout is also known as the disease of kings or un-walkable diseases; It is considered lifestyle-related. This disease has been observed more in males than females, and the rate of diseases increases in women post-menopause. A hormone named estrogen protects women from gout till the age of menopause.

Symptoms of gout:
1. Extreme pain in the joint
2. The disease starts from the joints of the foot.
3. the joint where uric acid crystals are usually deposited experiences, a. Extreme joint pain b. Redness in the joint c. Swelling
4. The joint pain in this disease lasts for 2 - 3 days and later reduces with time.
5. Patients are unable to walk
6. Gout can appear in more than 1 joint at a time, especially in the big toe.

Diagnosis of gout:
Gout is related to uric acid, uric acid protein in our body increases, which later get deposited in the joints. It irritates the joint, resulting in swelling and discomfort. However, it is not compulsory that increased uric acid levels will be identified. How every Risk Factors of Gout
1. Excess intake of alcohol and meat (Red meat)
2. Blood pressure medicines that contain diuretics
3. Increased in age
Complications due to gout:
1. The recurrent attack can cause joint pain; it can also lead to joint damage or deformity in the joints.
2. Some patients have high uric acid levels, which form uric acid stones in the kidney, also known as kidney stones. It can also lead to kidney failure.

Precautions to Avoid Gout:
1. Maintain Weight
2. Reduce the consumption of sugar.
3. Have a balanced diet.
4. Avoid consumption of access alcohol and meat.
5. Avoid medication that can increase the formation of gout

Treatment of Gout:
1. Treatment of acute gout - The main concern is addressing the pain and preventing the next attack.
2. One needs to take treatment of gout for several years(3-4 years). Even if you feel better, one must not stop the treatment, as it increases the chances of recurrent attacks or kidney stones.

Tip : Just because your uric acid level is high, it does not mean you need to take medicines. If you experience joint pain or swelling and the doctor confirms you are suffering from out, you only need to take gout treatment, not otherwise.

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