Gout and Plantar Fasciitis
Can Plantar Fasciitis be caused by Gout? Plantar fasciitis or “heel pain” as they call it, is a foot condition caused by inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis and usually a common cause of heel pain but may be caused by gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel […]
Gout and Multiple Sclerosis
Are Gout Sufferers More Prone to Develop MS? There has been a lot of chatter about gout, uric acid and the disease multiple sclerosis lately on the net and I thought it would be a good idea to shine some light on this subject for you. Firstly, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks […]
Gout and Osteoarthritis
Links Between Gout and Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting 1 in 10 adults in North America and affects women as well as men equally past the age of 60, OA being more common as we age. OA is also much more common than gout. Presently there is no cure for […]
Gout and Thalassemia
What Does Thalassemia Have To Do With Gout? Thalassemia is a group of blood disorders that are genetically inherited which seriously constricts the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, a protein that carries the oxygen we breathe throughout our lungs and entire body. In addition, thalassemia patients have a lower than average count of red blood […]
Gout and Sleep Apnea
Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping. About 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and did you know that at least half of them are overweight? Furthermore, sleep apnea is way more common in men compared to women and usually […]
Gout and Sweating
Does Gout Cause You to Sweat More? Did you know that you have anywhere between 2 million and 4 million sweat glands on your body? While women generally have more sweat glands, men’s glands are usually more active and we sweat more. Sweat maintains your body temperature keeping you from overheating, helps rid your body […]
Gout and Alzheimer’s Disease
Does Gout Lower the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with your memory and thinking, eventually affecting your behavior and daily life. The majority of people who will suffer from this terrible disease will do so after the age of 65. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease […]
Gout and Kidney Stones
The Danger of Developing Kidney Stones if You Suffer From Gout Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are not only painful like gout but may be developed due to high uric acid in the blood. If you suffer from gout, you are at an increased risk of developing kidney stones in the future if you don’t watch […]
Complications of Gout
The Dangerous Complications of Gout So, you’ve got gout! You’ve been dealing with it for a few years now, with the occasional gout attack or flare-up. Are you aware of the complications associated with gout years down the road and into the future? These are risks that can have a significant impact on your quality […]
Gout and Back Pain
Do you suffer from gout and back pain? If you suffer from back pain it may be due to your gout in what is called spinal gout! In a 2006 study, the researchers reviewed some 630 medical records of gout patients and 64 of them happen to have CT scans available. Out of those 64 […]
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