Gout

Gout  

Basic description of the disease

Gout is a metabolic disease which primarily affects the joints.
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, that causes intense pain, swelling, and stiffness in a joint. The symptoms of gout are due to the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints, most classically affects in the base of the big toe. Along with the big toe, joints that are commonly affected are the lesser toe joints, the ankle, and the knee.

Gout attacks can come on quickly and keep returning over time, slowly harming tissues in the region of the inflammation  and can be extremely painful. 

Hypertension, cardiovascular, and obesity are risk factors for gout.

Vata Rakta  is a classical description of Gout in Ayurveda.

 Ayurveda treatment for Gout includes Panchakarma therapy along with internal medicines, diet & lifestyle modifications.

Ayurvedic treatment for gout comprises of herbal medicines that help the body eliminate uric acid and herbs and therapies aimed at reducing the inflammation.

The Ayurvedic therapies that are effective in relieving inflammation: Dhanyamladhara - Ayurvedic therapy that treats various health conditions like inflammatory diseases and Vata disorders by pouring fermented liquid  that is made from medicinal herbs and cereals over the inflamed joint, 

also therapy as  Podikkizhi  - herbal powder massage - mix of ten to fifteen herbs) is very common and effective ,

 Ilakkizhi  - herbal leaves massage could be recommended by Ayurvedic doctor. 

Internal Ayurvedic herbal medicine very effective , for treating Gout:   

• Kokilaksha –is one such herb which is very effective in providing relief to patients suffering from Gout,

• Giloy is a commonly used herb,highly effective for treatment of gout as it helps to neutralize the increased uric acid,

• Neem paste applied to the area affected by gout.

The exact course of treatment and medication is determined by the Ayurvedic doctor during the consultation.

Devastating thoughts and emotions

Thoughts, emotions are crowded with inner anger, resentment. A person does not like to talk about emotions, and does not know how to get rid of them. Everything is thickened both physically and emotionally - there is no movement.

TIPS

• changes to your diet and lifestyle,

• losing weight,

•  limiting alcohol, 

• eating less purine-rich food

• Get physically active

• Protect your joints -  Joint injuries can cause or worsen arthritis

• Drinking plenty of water

• curcumin is an effective treatment for gout pain

• Applying ice to affected joints

• Eating more cherries  - Cherries contain high levels of anthocyanins, helps to reduce Gout problem,

• lemon water helps to neutralize uric acid in the body

Diseases

Gout.