Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis. When sodium urate crystals become lodged in the joints, it causes inflammation, pain and nodules. Gout attacks usually disappear as they appeared: spontaneously.
Hyperuricemia is a risk factor. In fact, a gout attack is the result of an excess of uric acid that is deposited in the body and particularly in the joints. Here in this new article, some explanations and natural tips to spend the holidays without a gout attack at the end!
Zoom sur l'acide urique
Uric acid is the breakdown product of purines, components of DNA nucleotides and RNA. Uric acid is therefore metabolically important.
When uric acid levels in the blood exceed standards, it is called hyperuricemia. The levels of uric acid in the blood depend on two factors:
the rate of synthesis in the liver.
the rate of excretion by the kidneys.
90% of hyperuricemias result from poor renal excretion. In a healthy kidney, only 10% of uric acid is excreted from the body, the rest returning to the bloodstream. This is where we see that its role is really important especially in the fight against free radicals and cellular oxidation.
Symptômes de la goutte
La crise de goutte se déroule en 2 phases :
crises aiguës intermittentes
cumulative crystal deposition leading to a chronic version of inflammation.
The symptoms of a gout attack are:
sudden, intense, throbbing pain in a joint (usually of an extremity such as the big toe, ankle, thumb...)
localized swelling and redness on the affected area.
sensation de froid dans l'articulation atteinte
Without treatment, the crisis lasts 1 to 2 weeks. With treatment, 2 days.
Les facteurs de risques
les excès alimentaires lorsque ceux-ci sont fréquents
l'abus d'alcool
l'âge
l'hyperuricémie
l'hypertension
l'obésité
l'insuffisance rénale
l'hypercholestérolémie
opération
certains médicaments
Prévenir les crises de gouttes naturellement
Following the holiday season, there is an upsurge in drop attacks...
Voici quelques conseils pour prévenir les crises :
Avoid foods rich in purines: offal, game, sardines, mussels, anchovies, herring, seafood, cold cuts, red meat, beer.
Eat fresh, organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables every day. Fiber and folate lower uricemie levels. In addition, fiber is a prebiotic that feeds your gut microbiota.
Avoid alcohol. Reserve it for special occasions only. Prefer vegetable juices in the extractor. Fruit juices are sugar bombs, rather bite into an orange than juice it!
Boire au moins 1,5l d'eau par jour. Vous pouvez y ajouter le jus d'1/2 citron et du romarin à laisser infuser à froid ou quelques gouttes de bourgeon de romarin et de cassis.
Practice regular, moderate physical activity. If you are not athletic, daily walking is a great start!
Lose weight if needed. To do this, get help to put all the chances on your side.
Beware of sodas and sugary drinks that raise uricemia levels.
Que faire en cas de crise
The principle of natural health is to do everything upstream to prevent imbalances.
Si une crise survient, il faut appeler votre médecin.
Toutefois, en attendant, pour soulager l'inflammation, vous pouvez masser la zone (si vous le supportez) avec de l'huile végétale de calophylle inophyle ou une pommade anti-inflammatoire que vous avez dans votre armoire à pharmacie avec 2 gouttes d'huile essentielle d'Eucalyptus citronné et 2 gouttes de Gaulthérie couchée. A renouveler 3 à 4 fois par jour jusqu'à amélioration des symptômes. Ces HE sont de puissantes anti-inflammatoires et antalgiques.
Parallèlement, il est recommandé d'augmenter sa ration hydrique afin de stimuler la diurèse et donc, l'élimination de l'acide urique.
Finally, remove all purine intake from your diet. Prefer vegetable soups or even fasting. However, this is not something you can improvise, especially if you are under treatment.