It is the middle of the night and you are jolted out of a sound sleep with intense pain in your big toe. The pain starts suddenly and it feels like burning. This unpleasant, burning sensation is most likely caused by gout!
What is gout?
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterised by sudden onset of pain followed by warmth, swelling, redness and tenderness in the affected joints, particularly in the base of the big toe. It is a result of excess uric acid in the bloodstream. If your body overproduces uric acid, or your kidneys do not get rid of enough uric acid, it can build up and form needle-like crystals in a joint or the surrounding tissue.
Gout flares usually strike during the night, causing interrupted sleep. If left untreated, gout attacks may become more frequent and lead to further health issues such as tophi, irreversible joint damage and kidney stones.
What triggers gout?
High intake of purine-rich foods such as shellfish, red meats and organ meats, promotes higher levels of uric acid in the body.
Consuming too much alcohol, especially beer, interferes with the excretion of uric acid from your body and causes dehydration, leading to precipitation of the crystals in the joints.
How to keep gout at bay?
Reducing the levels of uric acid can help lower your risks of recurring gout attacks and slows down the complications it brings. Keep your body hydrated, avoid foods that are rich in purines, limit alcohol consumption, and maintain a healthy weight.
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