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Monday, 23 July 2018 00:00

Vegan Woman is Surprised to Discover She Has Gout

A vegan woman recalls a time when she experienced what she describes as a “mysterious pain” in her right ankle. She recounts that the pain was reminiscent of a sunburn mixed with an explosion of agony. When she visited her doctor, she was able to discover that the pain and swelling she was experiencing was due to a condition called gout. Gout is a condition that is often the result of eating large amounts of red meat, shellfish, and beer. Consequently, this woman was shocked to learn the cause of her condition, because she had been living a vegan lifestyle. Her case of gout was confirmed through a blood test that revealed she had a buildup of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in her ankle. Nevertheless, this woman made it her mission to not allow gout to take control of her life. She exercises on a daily basis, socializes with friends, and continues her job to ensure that her life is not disrupted by gout.

Gout is a foot condition that requires certain treatment and care. If you are seeking treatment, contact one of our podiatrists from Quality Foot Care Center. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What Is Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. It often develops in the foot, especially the big toe area, although it can manifest in other parts of the body as well. Gout can make walking and standing very painful and is especially common in diabetics and the obese.

People typically get gout because of a poor diet. Genetic predisposition is also a factor. The children of parents who have had gout frequently have a chance of developing it themselves.

Gout can easily be identified by redness and inflammation of the big toe and the surrounding areas of the foot. Other symptoms include extreme fatigue, joint pain, and running high fevers. Sometimes corticosteroid drugs can be prescribed to treat gout, but the best way to combat this disease is to get more exercise and eat a better diet.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Somerset, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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