Gout is one of the more common foot conditions that we see in our office, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to treat. Many foot conditions get better when people swhich to a more supportive or protective shoe, but as evidenced by a a recent study, that’s not the case with gout. According to […]
What Diet Should I Follow If I Have Gout?
Gout is a foot condition that is caused by the build up of uric acid in our body. Typically this acid is discarded by your kidneys, but if it is not successfully discarded, if can form small crystals around the joints. When this happens, the crystals can irritate the joints, causing pain and swelling. When […]
ACP Issues New Gout Guidelines
The American College of Physicians has issued new guidelines for the treatment of gout. The new guidelines suggest that physicians should look to control gout with corticosteroids, nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs, or colchicine to treat patients with acute gout. “Physicians should consider using corticosteroids first in patients without contraindications because they are one of the most […]
What is Gout?
As we alluded to last week, gout is something to be mindful of this holiday season. Christmas cookies and alcohol can all contribute to the development of gout, but what exactly is gout? Today, we take a closer look at the stages of gout and why it occurs. Gout Development and Causes Gout is a […]