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Gout and Diet

Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD

Gout is a disease that results when crystals of uric acid form in tissues of the body. Gout is characterized by an overload of uric acid in the body and recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis). Chronic gout can lead not only arthritis, but hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, decreased kidney function, and kidney stones. Gouty arthritis is usually an extremely painful attack with a rapid onset of joint inflammation. The inflammation is precipitated by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the lining of the joint (synovial lining) and the fluid within the joint. Intense joint inflammation occurs when white blood cells engulf the crystals of uric acid and release chemicals that promote inflammation. The resulting inflammation causes pain, heat, and redness of the joint.

Sadly, this is a Hereditary disease that has been passed by my dad's side of the family. All of his brothers are positive with this disease. My dad is the first of his brothers to die with this disease. As a minority of this great country, my fahter was never given the chance to be treated or given a professional care. Now, I, the son of my father, has this gout disease that is being passed on through me. But I still thank God for all that he has done in my life and this wonderful family that he has given me. There is a way to fight and conquer gout. There are many diet plans and food whihc I will have to give up as a young guy. But I am willing to abide and do what ever it takes to win over this disease. I have full faith and heart in God that he will provide the strenght for me when I need it. My name is anonymus, I am 21 years old, Asian, Follower of Christ, and loves what God has created for he is the creator.