Treating your gout
Gout is a form of arthritis. When the kidneys fail to filter excess uric acid (created by the breakdown of purines consumed in food) from the blood, urate crystals build up in the joints. Gout can affect any joint in the body but is most often seen in the big toe. Symptoms of gout include pain, swelling and redness in the affected joint. Although men and women can suffer from gout, it is more common in men. If you have experienced gout, you know it can be excruciatingly painful. Luckily, though, there are a number of gout cures you can try to hopefully bring relief and...
