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What Foods to Avoid if I have Gout?

Gout is a condition caused by high levels of uric acid within the blood. High levels of uric acids in blood cells can cause deposits in the connective tissue between the joints. These deposits, which look like sharp, jagged needle crystals, cause inflammation, pain, swelling, and reddening. Uric acid is the result of the breakdown of a substance called "purines" which the kidneys are unable…
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What is Hyperuricemia?

You are told by someone that your 40-year-old brother has gout. You respond by asking "What is gout?" Gout is a type of arthritis that results from a defect in the body's normal function in handling certain chemical substances. Uric acid is one example of a chemical substance that can be produced by the body's digestion process. This substance is easily eliminated by the kidneys.…
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Can Arthritis be prevented?

People can pro-actively manage their arthritis and live a full life. Effective help is available. However, the prevention of arthritis is a different story. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes inflammation of the tissues and membranes surrounding the joints. There is no way to prevent this disease from occurring, including juvenile rheumatoid, adult-onset arthritis, and osteoarthritis. These conditions are not understood. People who are concerned about rheumatoidarthritis…