subject: KEEP 'GOUTY ARTHRITIS' AWAY WITH BEST OF AYURVEDA [print this page] Chronic Gout can lead to deposits of hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, decreased kidney function, and kidney stones.
The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an Acute Gout attack. Other joints that can be affected include the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Acute Gout attacks are characterized by a rapid onset of pain in the affected joint followed by warmth, swelling, reddish discoloration, and marked tenderness. Tenderness can be intense so that even a blanket touching the skin over the affected joint can be unbearable. Patients can develop fever with the acute gout attacks. These painful attacks usually subside in hours to days, with or without medication. In rare instances, an attack can last for weeks. Most patients with Gout will experience repeated attacks of Arthritis over the years.
Gout is nine times more common in men than in women. It predominantly attacks males after puberty, with a peak age of 75. In women, gout attacks usually occur after menopause.
The most reliable test for Gout is finding uric acid crystals in the joint fluid obtained by joint aspiration (Arthrocentesis). While an elevated blood level of uric acid (hyperuricemia) may indicate an increased risk of Gouty Arthritis.
According to Ayurveda, it is known as "Vata Raktam" and is caused due to imbalance in both Vata and Rakta dosha. Several causes are listed in Ayurveda, one of which is to travel long distances standing, and especially by suspending the legs in the air, which is opposite to the gravitational force. This causes the imbalance in the normal flow of the blood leading to Gout.The other causes are excessive intake of Lavana (salty), Tikta (Bitter), Snigdha (Too oily), and Ushna (Too hot) foods, drinking alcohol, staying awake in the night, eating dried & preserved meat etc.
The first line of treatment includes, avoiding the causes, or restricting oneself from indulging in such things. Panchakarma Procedures like Virechanam (Purgation), Vasti (Enema), and Rakta Mokshanam (Blood letting)play a very important role in the Treatment part of Gout.
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