Gout Diet - Diet for gout - anti gout diet

Gout Diet - Diet for gout - Anti gout diet

Gout is a another type  of arthritis that causes recurrent pain, inflammation and swelling of joints. Although it is chronic in character but it break in acute attack . Great personalities  Alexander the Great, Luther, Newton, Milton, Dr. Johnson, Franklin and Louis XIV are Also affected by this disease.

 Symptoms of Gout :

 • Back pain .

• Fever .

• Intense pain .

• Joint swelling .

• Red and warm joints .

• Stomach upset .

 - Gout symptoms usually occurs affecting lower regions of the body (big toe, heels, ankles, knees),  and progressing towards upper body (shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers).

 - Gout is most common in men than women.

Cause of Gout :

The main cause of gout is metabolism of purine in the body , the uric acid ( waste product from purine metabolism ) these resultant uric acid crystals accumulates and deposits at the level of joints . This accumulation usually take place due to kidney dysfunction because uric acid is normally eliminated by urine .

Other causes -

-     Eating purine rich food .

-     Elevated triglyceride .

-     High blood pressure

-     Kidney disease

-     Exposure to lead .

-     Stress .

-     Alcohol consumption (rye, beer, and wine)

-     Carrying excess weight .

Gout Diet -

 Along with proper treatment follow a well , balanced , proper , long term food regimen for best results .

Diet for Gout :-

-     As gout is caused by purines , so limits purine rich food from your diet like meats (heart, liver, kidneys), and seafood (shrimps, mussels).

-    Increase your water intake drink at least 2 lit . pure water daily.
-    Eliminate fried and greasy food from your diet .
-   Go for complex carbohydrates containing food like potatoes, rice, whole cereal products, pasta), green vegetables and fresh fruits.
-    Avoid simple Carbohydrates like - sweets .
-    In order to decrease frequency and intensity of gout attack drink at least 2 glasses of skim milk daily .
-   Always go for low fat dairy products in order to normalize serum uric acid concentration

 Gout sufferers should take measures in losing weight, getting more physical exercise and reducing stressful conditions .