Gout has often been referred to as a rich
man’s disease because it is associated with an excessive consumption of alcohol
and rich foods. While these do contribute to the onset, the disease affects
people from all walks of life irrespective of their dietary habits. Gout causes
severe pain in an affected joint. It is most often the big toe of either foot
but it can also appear in the foot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and fingers. The very severe pain is usually
followed by the joint becominginflamed,
red in color, swollen and very hot and sensitive to the touch. In some cases,
fever and/or shivering may develop.If the condition becomes chronic and
repeated attacks occur, lasting joint damage is a strong possibility.
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The
Causes
Gout is a form of arthritis and the sudden
onset of pain in a joint is the result of a process that has been developing
for a while within the metabolism. It is caused by an excess of uric acid in
the body and the quantity slowly increases, unnoticed, until it reaches a
tipping point and the severe pain occurs. Uric acid is a naturally occurring
chemical in the body which helps to break down some common compounds and
elements found in food. Excess uric acid is processed by the kidneys and
eliminated from the body in urine. The consumption of rich foods and alcohol
can lead to the production of excess uric acid, which the kidneys are unable to
eliminate. The acid builds up in the body
and this leads to gout attacks. It is important to remember that diet is not
the only cause of gout.
The
Homeopathic Option
Traditional medicine is effective in suppressing
the symptoms and providing relief to the patient. However, it can do little in
providing a long-term cure, and continued consumption of prescription
medications can result in unwanted
complications and side effects. The approach of homeopathy is different. It works
to enhance the body’s own energy and defense systems to allow the body to cure
itself by returning the metabolism to a state of balance and harmony. In other
words, homeopathy works towards restoring the balance lostby bad diet or the
other causes of gout. By doing so it does not just provide the patient with
relief from the symptoms, but alsohelps to prevent future attacks.All this is
achieved without the risk of side effects.
Diagnosis
and Treatment
Since even severe and
incapacitating joint pain can have many causes, it is essential that a
qualified homeopathic doctor examines the patient and makes the diagnosis of
gout. After that is done, there are a
range of medications that can be prescribed to treat the condition. Once again,
only a homeopathic doctor will
know which medicine is most suitable for a particular case. Gout can be a
debilitating condition that not only causes great pain and mobility issues but
can even have a serious negative impact to a patient’s lifestyle and quality of
life. The sooner it is diagnosed and homeopathic treatment begun, the sooner the recovery can begin and
the faster it will be.
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