Gout is a form of arthritis which is created when a buildup of uric acid a normal by product of protein metabolism, changes from its liquid form into tiny crystals. The uric acid crystals are deposited on the cartilage of joints, the tendons and the surrounding tissues. Their favourite joint and the most common for gout is the big toe. This provokes an inflammatory reaction of these tissues. This reaction causes pain, redness, heat and swelling which can be so intense you cannot even walk.
Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75 percent of first attacks); however, it also can affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, instep, knee, wrist, elbow, fingers, and spine. In some cases, the condition may appear in the joints of small toes that have become immobile due to impact injury earlier in life.
Once you have had one attack of gout you are likeliest to continue suffering from attacks of gout. Gout must be treated, as there is a risk that over a period of many years uncontrolled buildup of uric acid crystals can destroy a joint and may lead to the formation of stones in the kidneys and gallbladder.
The symptoms of Gout is that of an excruciating burning pain, swelling, redness, warmness and stiffness in the joint. Low-grade fever may also be present. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. For example, a blanket or even the lightest sheet draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain.
Cherries may help prevent the onset of gout, the substance anthocyanocides found in high concentrations in cherries are very efficient at lowering uric acid. The black cherries are the best out of all the cherry varieties at lowering uric acid. To benefit from taking cherries it is best to take a cup of cherries remove the stones and blend them into a drink with water. It is best to avoid shop bought cherry juice because the pastuerisation process it has gone through will have destroyed the anthocyanocides. If you wish it is ok to take the cherry supplements available.
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Anthocyanocides are also found in high concentrations in bilberries which are used to treat vision problems.
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