"The disease of the rich" ... What are the most vulnerable groups?

Gout causes excruciating pain in the joints

Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis, the main cause of which is excessive consumption of meat.

That is why it is called "the disease of the rich."

This disease causes excruciating pain in the joints that turn the patient's life into suffering.

German rheumatologist Professor Ursula Grieser explained that gout attacks often appear in the joints, which were previously damaged by osteoporosis or accidents, noting that the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe is the most affected joint;

Because the weight of your entire body depends on it with each step.

She added that the symptoms of osteoporosis often appear unnoticed by the patient.

Therefore, it is advised that gout may be excluded before surgery on a joint.

Gout often occurs as a result of a genetic predisposition that causes the kidneys to incorrectly excrete uric acid.

The second most common cause is kidney weakness.

Due to the reduced elimination of uric acid, the level of uric acid in the blood increases, which can cause severe inflammation in the joints.

The result is redness, swelling, and pain.

For his part, the German rheumatology and immunology specialist, Professor George Schet, explained that the elderly represent the group at particular risk.

Because kidney function is often impaired in them.

Another risk factor is excessive consumption of meat, which is one of the reasons gout has long been considered a disease of the rich.

The symptoms of gout are joint hotness, redness, swelling, and pain.

And in the case of chronic gout;

The ultrasound will aid in the diagnosis.

And if gout is diagnosed, action must be taken.

In addition to drug treatment, the diet should also be changed, Graeser explained.

As it should reduce the intake of meat and drinks, which contain fructose.

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