Gout, also called crystal-induced
Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down waste products (called purines). Uric acid is...
Gout is a form of rheumatic arthritis that attacks the joints, tendons, and other tissues. Most gout patients, about 90% are men over the... Read more »
Almost four years ago in my “Diabetes Update” newsletter I wrote about an ancient remedy that is being used again to treat stubborn... Read more »
It matters which type of cinnamon you use to help control your diabetes. Some types are more expensive than others. And some types might... Read more »
The gout drug Krystexxa appears to successfully treat gout, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials say, but it does so with the risk of... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Gout is a disorder characterized by too much uric acid in the blood and tissues. In gout, crystals of uric acid are deposited in the... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Colcrys to treat the inflammatory conditions gout and familial Mediterranean fever. Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
: Acute Gout AttackAcute attacks of gout and long-term treatment of gout and hyperuricemia require different approaches. Treatment usually involves... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes and Risk FactorsGout is classified as either primary or secondary, depending on what causes the high levels of uric acid in the blood... Read more »