The major cause of gout is the accumulation of uric acid in the joints. The uric acid is a chemical that is a natural part of the normal breakdown and build up of food in body tissues. The level of uric acid may be found and measured in the blood.
The condition where there is a rise in bloods uric acid level is called hyperuricaemia. With the presence of such condition it is no wonder that uric acid crystals are formed in the joints. These crystals are responsible for the inflammation called gouty arthritis or acute gout.
Gout usually attacks people whose uric acid level has always been above normal. There are various reasons why uric acids level increases in the body:
The higher than normal uric acid levels may be inherited in some families
Obesity was also found to cause gout attacks
High alcohol and caffeine intake
High intake of food containing purines
Some drugs used to treat high blood pressure and long standing kidney diseases
The first step in treating gout is to correct the factors that increase the levels of uric acid in the body. Patients should also work to refrain from eating purine rich foods since these...
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