Gout
Created by: Oren, Bryan, Sindy
What is gout?
Gout is a build-up of unreleased uric acid in the body. This build-up of
uric acid causes swelling, redness, pain, and inflammation in the joints.
• Gout is one of the most painful yet controllable forms of arthritis
• It is caused by excess buildup of uric acid in the body
• The buildup can be caused by increase in uric acid production or the kidneys being unable to remove enough uric acid from the body
• The excess uric acid in the body becomes deposited as needle-like irate crystals in joints and soft tissues
Gout can affect body parts such as the:
• Big toe (also called podagra)
• Ankles
• Heels
• Knees
• Wrists
• Fingers
• Elbows Podagra
Gout can cause:
• Pain
• Swelling
• Redness
• Stiffness in joints
• Irritation in general
Ouch!!!
Risk factors that increase chance of gout:
• Being overweight
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Having family members who had gout (genetically)
• Eating foods rich in purines (purines are natural substances that metabolize into uric acid)
• Having an organ transplant can increase the risk
Gout treatment:
• Anti-inflammatory antibiotics
• Surgical removal (in severe cases)
• Medication called Celebrex oral
Celebrex:• Is a medication used to treat
gout
• Works by blocking the enzyme that produces prostaglandin, which helps reduce pain and inflammation
• May take up to two weeks before takes full effect
• Side effects include bloody or tarry stool
• May increase risk of heart attack if you have heart disease
Gout in Canada: • Affects about 3% of all Canadian adults
• The occurrence of gout has doubled in the last 20 years
• More likely to occur with older age (30+ men, 50+ women)
• Men are four times more likely to have gout than women
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