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Gout is probably the most painful arthritis condition, which is recognised as a chronic disease, gout is a metabolic disorder.

Gout sufferers may experience intense pain and swelling in the effected joint. Millions of people are known to suffer with the condition, with men being the most as risk.

Many people have the impression that the curse of gout is an entirely self-inflicted condition suffered by glutton and over indulgence, just like royals and the aristocracy of old, this however is is not the whole story as we now know.

Gout symptomatic tend to come on very quickly and usually include, severe burning pain and swelling. The most common area effected is the big toe.

Gout tends to be more severe in people who experience symptoms before the age of 30. Gout sufferers who also have diabetes or kidney problems may find their gout attacks to be far more frequent.

Gout, like most arthritic conditions is chronic (on going), the condition is a result of a metabolic disorder, excessive amounts of uric acid leave crystal like deposits in the joint area.

Studies have indicated that about 1 in 100 people may develop gout. Left untreated, gout can lead to painful foot deformity and even kidney problems. Gout , or gouty arthritis, as it is sometimes referred to as, has been prevalent since ancient times. Hippocrates called it “the disease of kings” because of its association with a rich diet.

Is there a cure for gout?

Many would describe gout as an incurable disease, as they would with most diseases associated with arthritis, and this may be true if taken literally, however if we treat the underlying issues contributing to gout, then all symptoms of gout can be irradiated. There are medical, dietary, alternative, and lifestyle approaches to treating gout (or the underlying contributing factors of gout).

Drug treatments which might include NSAID’S may seem like the answer, however this may actually make the condition worse. Personal experience has shown me that the quickest and safest way of relieving gout is by using a natural approach.

Please note, the following emergency treatments are based on personal experience and provided for information purposes only, always consult your doctor prior to using any alternative or complimentary methods of treatment.

The Fastest way of Relieve Your Painful Gout Attack

Take the medication your doctor prescribed for treating your gout. If you don’t have prescribed medication for your gout use an over-the-counter NSAID such as Ibuprofen .

Recommended dosage for treating an unbearable gout attack.

Ibuprofen,(OTC), take 800 mg 4 times a day

Reduce the dosage as the attack subsides and stop as soon as possible.

See your doctor as soon as possible for a steroid or non-steroidal injection, to quickly reduce the pain.

Remove clothing from the affected area and avoid any pressure on the joint.

Quickly apply an anesthetic spray, or lotion to the affected area, which will help to numb the pain.

Don’t use aspirin as it can worsen the gout attack.

Also avoid alcohol, acidic foods and drinks, fizzy drinks,vitamin C, dehydration,dieting, as they will worsen and prolong the attack.

Drink at least 2 liters of mineral water per day.

Alkalize body and increase blood PH level, one way of doing this is to mix half a teaspoon of normal baking soda to a half pint glass of mineral water and drink every 4 hours (with a maximum of 4 glasses per day), baking soda, as well as alkalizing the body, also accelerates the excretion of excess uric acid crystals and increases the effectiveness of NSAIDs.

Remember to get your doctor’s approval before trying this.

Gently rub ice over the effected area to reduce swelling and pain.

Rest joint until gout has subsided or gone, premature use of the affected joint may prolong the attack.

Find out as much as you can about your gout condition to prevent and treat future attacks. Be prepared, gout often starts without warning. These methods are designed to tackle an acute and unbearable attack and are not the best way of treating and preventing gout in the long term.