About the deposition of s alts in the body and how dangerous it is, everyone has heard at least once. In fact, this process is by no means as common as one might think. Only one disease has a direct relationship with s alts - gout. All the rest can only be similar symptoms, but have nothing in common. The disease "gout", the symptoms and treatment of which will be described below, most often develops after forty years. What causes this disease and how to treat it?
Why develop?
The cause of gout, whose symptoms strongly resemble arthritis, lies in the deposition of uric acid s alts, or urates. When the body is functioning properly, the acid leaves it in the urine. With gout, part of the acid is not excreted, being deposited in the joints. The deposits injure the tissues and cause noticeable discomfort. The formation of uric acid s alts can be caused by a malfunction of the liver and pancreas. These organs should regulate s alt metabolism. Another reason may be a violation of the functioning of the kidneys, caused by hypothermia or prolapse. The kidneys play an important role in metabolism, so the deterioration of their work immediately leads to the appearance ofin the body of excess s alts and toxins. Most often, men have to deal with gout. Women tend to get it only in old age. Gout symptoms can occur in any joint. However, the feet are most commonly affected.
Gout symptoms
Exacerbation of the disease usually occurs at night. The pain gets worse over several hours. It is impossible to predict the onset of an attack in advance. If you ignore the pain, leaving the disease untreated, the condition will worsen. Joint stiffness is a symptom of gout, which has developed into chronic. With the development of the disease, all other joints may soon suffer. In addition, the kidneys and ureters can be affected, since uric acid can be deposited in the form of s alts in them. Therefore, try to identify the disease in the early stages and begin treatment. In addition to pain in the joint, a symptom of gout is a sharp rise in temperature. It can be reddened skin in the affected area, and swelling. Minor signs of the disease include heartburn, mood swings, decreased appetite, nausea, shortness of breath, hypertension, and impaired taste. Finally, at the last stage of the disease, the joint is completely destroyed, the s alts become visible to the naked eye - white tubercles appear on the affected area.
Treatment of disease
If you notice a similar symptom of gout, see your doctor immediately. A timely visit willget rid of pain during the day. As part of the prevention of the disease, you should follow a diet. Fresh juices, steamed foods, and lean white meats should be consumed. You need to exclude from the diet beans, convenience foods, canned food, fatty meats, fish, smoked meats, dark chocolate, coffee, alcoholic beverages. During the exacerbation of the disease, try to minimize movement so that the crystals accumulated in the joint do not destroy soft tissues. If you are overweight, consider losing weight. Medicines that provoke an increase in s alts in the body should be excluded.
