Sudden pain in the ankle joint or any other small joint sometimes
neglected by us, but when used to visit any physician they often advised for
Serum Uric Acid estimation. So what is it? Uric acid is a chemical created when
the body breaks down substances, like purine (Purines are found in some foods
and drinks mostly in protein rich diets). Uric acid dissolves in blood and
travels to the kidneys. From there, it passes out in the urine. If your body
produces too much uric acid or does not remove enough if it then the level of
uric acid used to increase in the blood serum commonly the normal range is 3.5
and 7.2 mg/DL. A high level of uric acid in the blood is called hyperuricemia.
Therefore, Gout means the condition when the uric acid tends to
needle-sharp crystals and deposits in the joints, which leads to severe pain
with redness and swelling and the condition worsen with involvement of other
joints. Uric acid sediments form crystals, which used to store commonly in
meta-torso-phalangeal joints. Such crystals in joints even at levels less
than 7 mg/DL, especially in men causes severe pain with swelling. Pain
can occur even bellow the higher range of normal limits.
Causes
- Improper metabolism
- Heredity
- Obesity (obese
persons suffer more)
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Proper exercises
and a lack of walking
- High intake of food
like liver, kidneys, sweetbreads, red meat, Shellfish, fish, peas, lentils
and beans.
- Consumption of
foods contains more purines.
- Alcohol consumption
Symptoms
Pain starts
with the big toe and gradually becomes more painful and in the next steps
involvements of the other joints. Common symptoms are,
- Pain in the
affected joint
- Swelling in the
affected joint
- Tenderness (Pain in
touch) in the affected joint
- Restricted
movement of the affected joint
- Feeling of more
pain during first steps just after leaving the bed in the morning.
- Deformity in the
joints.
Investigations
- X ray of the
affected joints.
- Blood Routine
Examination
- ASO (Anti-streptolysin O) titer (For
Differential Diagnosis)
- Rheumatoid
factor (For Differential Diagnosis)
- Uric
Acid Estimation
Normal Range Of Uric Acid In Blood
Men:
|
3.4-7.0 milligrams
per deciliter (mg/DL)
|
202-416 micromoles
per liter (mcmol/DL)
|
Women:
|
2.4-6.0 mg/DL
|
143-357 mcmol/DL
|
Children:
|
2.0-5.5 mg/DL
|
119-327 mcmol/DL
|
Things To Avoid
- Avoid
any kind of riding, or other sports, which involve many joint
movements if it is not done then damage, can occur to the joints.
- Avoid
the cold fermentation or any exposure to cold weather.
- Do
not consume alcohol.
- Do
not consume red meat because animal foods are rich in purines, which
your body breaks down into uric acid.
- Do
not consume liver,
kidneys, sweetbreads, fish, peas, lentils, and beans.
Home Remedies & Healthy Habits
- Old
rice, wheat, Mung beans, Meat soup, garlic, onion,
Bitter gourd, papaya and green banana are good for patients.
- Apples
are good for gout.
- Oil
massage should be done in the affected area as it increases the
metabolism, which leads to better tissue respiration and circulation.
- Plenty
of water to be taken orally.
- Absolute
rest of the affected joint otherwise friction between two bones and sharp
crystals in the middle can cause severe damage to the joints.
- Most
importantly, diet restriction should be maintained properly by keeping the
lock in tongues and taste.
Home Remedies
- Haritaki Powder (Terminalia chebula) with honey or jaggery orally
in the morning.
- Decoction of Gudduchi in empty stomach
with honey.
- Decoction of
plant Sariba (Hemedesmus Indicus)
- Powder
of Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris) is a useful diuretic
- Juice
of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) leaves
is good for gout.
- Juice
of Pashanvedh (Bergenia ligulata) leaves is
good for kidney and gouty arthritis.
- Decoction
of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
Medicines
- Kaishore Guggulu (Classical)
- Punarnavadhi Guggulu (Classical)
- Guduchi Satva or Giloy Satva (Classical)
- Maha Vata
Vidhansa Rasa (Classical)
- Punarnavadhi Mandur (Classical)
- Sarivadyarista (Classical)
- Punarnavarista (Classical)
- Punarnavasav (Classical)
- Vat
Raktantak Rasa (Classical)
- Cap. Gudduchi
(Himalaya)
- Cap. Neem Gaurd (Good care,
by Bidhyanath)
- Cap. Pesin (Dr. Jrk Siddha)
- Cap. G7
(Dr. Jrk Siddha)
- Syp. Safi (Humdrad)
- Tab. Rumartho (Bidhyanath)
- Cap. Ostonill (Selveo Bio
Sciences)
- Cap.
Shallaki (Himalaya)
Local Applications
- Paste of Drumstic bark (Moringa
oleifera).
- Paste
with Eranda oil and Eranda seeds.
- Paste
of Barun Bark (Crataeva tapia) locally.
Medicated Oil
- Bala Tail
- Pinda Tail
- Erenda Tail
3 Comments
These local treatments are being practiced in Asia for thousands of years and a lot of people get well through that treatments but I suggest them that must also have acupuncture once.
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ReplyDeleteGouty arthritis is a painful disease that makes you feel uncomfortable. I suffered that disease 5 years ago. At first, it seems like a small boil on my big toe but every day it's getting bigger. I can't walk properly without my staff. I consulted a doctor and they suggested me to use Organika Goutrin review that will me for relieving my gout.
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