Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid crystals build up in the joints, resulting in excruciating pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected joint.
Causes of Gout
Purine, a substance abundant in living cells and many foods, and uric acid, a body waste product produced in the body after the breakdown of Purine, are the primary causes of gout. Under-excretion of uric acid through the kidneys and large intestines or excess formation of uric acid due to certain factors (such as alcohol, lack of exercise, crash diet, meat, etc.) leads to accumu-lation.
Symptoms of Gout
Gout is a severe inflammatory condition that typically only affects one joint (monoarthritis) at a time, usually the big toe, but it can also affect elbows, knees, ankles, wrists, or small joints of the hands and feet. The classic history in a patient with gout is of excruciating and sudden pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness of the joint, as well as a possible low-grade fever. The skin overlying the joint can
Gout has four Distinct Stages
- Uric acid levels are high, but there are no symptoms, including joint pain.
- Phase one: The aforementioned acute complaints last only a short time.
- The patient is largely symptom-free during the intercritical phase, which is devoid of joint pain or swelling.
- Polyarticular: During this stage, gout attacks may become more frequent, the condition may affect multiple joints at once, and tophi formation may be observed.
Homeopathic Treatment of Gout
HomeopathyHomeopathy is very effective in reducing stiffness and increasing joint mobility, which helps in controlling the pain during an acute gout attack as well as in preventing the recurrence of such episodes.strongly suggestedas a means of treating gout.
Benzoic Acid :This is used to treat gout, especially in the knee or big toe, as well as acute rheumatism and gout symptoms that include stiffness, swelling, and lameness as well as highly colored and offensive urine. Symptoms are worse in the open air and when the affected areas are exposed.
Arnica :This remedy is used when the pain is sore and bruised, such as when it hurts to walk, and the person may be afraid to be approached or touched due to the pain.
Ledum palustre :Ledum is used to treat gout when the person feels chilled and the joint is also cold. This remedy is indicated in gout, where the foot and big toe can be extremely swollen and where shooting pains are felt all through the foot and ankle, moving upward to the knee.
Actea spicata :When the small joints in the fingers are painful and stiff, this remedy is used.
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