- Gout is a condition
due to high uric acid level in blood.
- It commonly
manifests as painful great toe in adults.
- The common
precipitating factor is alcohol consumption and/or consumption of red
meat.
- It may also
be precipitated by injury.
- The great toe
is swollen, red and excruciatingly painful.
- Apply ice;
consult your doctor for further advice.
- The condition
is amenable to treatment and certain changes in the diet.
- Colchicin is
the best drug for treatment of acute attack of gout. Pain may also be
relieved with NSAIDs.
Information
on Nutrition in Gout
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