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“...It is used to treat edema and excess uric acid (as in gout), as well as to treat stones of the gall bladder, kidney, and bladder...”
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“...Chinese skullcap has long been a part of traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for allergies, infection, spasms, inflammation, gout, hepatitis, fever, and headaches...”
...the condition
“...Pruritus, gout, and mucocutaneous bleeding are occasionally seen...”
...as a treatment
“...This plant works very well in treating eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, acne, boils and abscesses, arthritis and gout. This herb is also useful in treating swollen lymph glands, or congested glands and congestion in the breasts...”
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“...Gout: Some studies have shown that coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gout...”
...the condition
“...Since bismuth subsalicylate contains non-aspirin salicylate, care must be taken when it is used in patients taking medication for anticoagulation, diabetes or gout. Most of the commonly-employed antidiarrheal medications are antimotility agents that act by slowing intestinal motility, thereby increasing intraluminal fluid time and allowing for greater...”
...the condition
“...Other people may have sweating as a symptom of known medical conditions, such as ... gout...”
...as a treatment
“...Decoctions from the roots are prescribed for such urinary problems as kidney stones or such disorders associated with high uric acid content as gout. It aids in the treatment of kidney stones...”
...as a treatment
“...Fish oil has also been proposed as a treatment for many other conditions, including diabetic neuropathy, allergies, gout, and migraine headaches, but there has been little real scientific investigation of these uses...”
...the condition
“Known as "the disease of kings and the king of diseases", gout has been studied by physicians and has caused suffering in countless humans since at least the days of Hippocrates...”
...relationship to
Multiple Sclerosis
“It has been reported that MS (possibly associated with low uric acid) and gout (associated with high uric acid) are mutually exclusive...”
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High Total Cholesterol
“Increased risk of gout is strongly associated with obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.”
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Dehydration
“Gout can be caused by dehydration and the use of diuretics such as coffee or alcohol.”
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Effects of a Low Carbohydrate Diet
“In March 2004, an article was published in the New England Journal of Medicine documenting the effect of meat intake on gout risk. Harvard researchers followed almost 50,000 men for 12 years and found that "each additional daily serving of meat was associated with a 21% increase in the risk of gout...”
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Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
“Elevated uric acid levels, as seen in gout, may be associated with a higher incidence of coronary heart disease amongst alcohol abstainers, but has not been seen to occur in those who were light, moderate or heavy drinkers...”
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Lyme Disease
“Lyme disease is similar to gout and is sometimes misdiagnosed as such.”
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Chronic Renal Insufficiency
“...Interestingly, patients with renal failure do not develop gout as frequently as expected, despite their high plasma urate levels...”
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Elevated Insulin Levels
“Preliminary research suggests that insulin resistance may play a role in the development of gout. Gout is strongly associated with the consequences of insulin resistance i.e. obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.”
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Kidney Disease
“...In addition, for some individuals gout is a progressive, crippling chronic disease that eventually damages the kidneys.”
...recommendation
Low Purine Diet
“A low-purine diet is commonly used to treat gout. Some people need to follow the diet more closely than others to prevent symptoms.”
...recommendation
Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption
“...Consuming fresh or canned cherries has been shown to be very effective in lowering uric acid levels and preventing attacks of gout. Cherries, hawthorn berries, blueberries, and other dark red-blue berries are rich sources of anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins...”
...recommendation
NSAIDs
“Medications such as Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids and allopurinol are commonly used against gout. The NSAID that is most widely used to treat acute gout is indomethacin...”
...recommendation
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
“According to Dr. Stanley Jacobs, MD, MSM can be helpful in most musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, including gout.”
...recommendation against
Molybdenum
“Molybdenum is known to raise uric acid levels which is why people with gout (a condition of elevated uric acid levels) are told to avoid molybdenum supplements...”
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Conventional Drug Use
“Since the 1800s, colchicine has been the standard treatment for acute gout. While colchicine is very effective, it often causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea...”
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“...Gravel Root is also said to be helpful in treating rheumatism and gout by increasing the removal of waste from the kidneys...”
...the condition
“...cognitive dysfunction, arthralgias, headache, weakness, convulsions, irritability, impotence, loss of libido, depression, depression of thyroid and adrenal function, chronic renal failure, gout. A patient with lead poisoning may have a combination of symptoms – or no symptoms at all until the condition has progressed...”
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“...Types of arthritis that may benefit from thermotherapy include ... Gout...”
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“...Gout: Kelp (6 tablets daily) is an important supplement containing complete protein and vital minerals to reduce serum uric acid...”
...the condition
“...Uric acid stones are a byproduct of protein metabolism, commonly seen alongside gout. Cystine stones make up a very small percentage of kidney stones...”
...as a treatment
“A low-purine diet is often prescribed for individuals with gout and Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 out of every 100,000 people)...”
...the condition
“...The complications, however, may be serious and include ... Gout...”
...as a treatment
“...The drinking of olive leaf tea has been a way for many centuries by Middle Eastern cultures to treat disorders such as coughs, sore throat, cystitis, fever and gout. In addition to the infusion, poultices were also made of the olive leaves to treat boils, rashes, warts and other skin problems...”
...the condition
“...Those affected have increased risk of developing bone death (osteonecrosis), stress fractures, bleeding inside the joint, gout, poor sleep quality, weight gain due to inactivity, chondrocalcinosis (calcium crystals in the joints), anxiety, depression, deterioration of tendons and ligaments, pinched nerves in the spine...”
...the condition
“...Allopurinol reduces symptoms of gout, a potential complication of polycythemia vera...”
...the condition
“...of being overweight Hypertension, coronary heart disease, predisposition to diabetes, hyperlipidemia (increased cholesterol level), metabolic abnormalities, increased risk for gallbladder disease, gout, some types of cancer, and development of osteoarthritis of the weight-bearing joints...”
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Gout / Hyperuricemia
“Gout is strongly associated with obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.”
...the condition
“...However, since this form of arthritis is similar to other forms such as gout, Reiter's syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, your doctor may perform a physical examination and order various tests to assist in diagnosis...”
...as a treatment
“...Since it was first introduced to the West, sarsaparilla has been used to treat gout, gonorrhea, open wounds, rheumatoid arthritis, cough, fever, hypertension, pain, lack of libido, psoriasis, indigestion, and even leprosy and certain types of cancer...”
...as a treatment
“...Scotch broom is used for circulatory disorders, gout, leg cramps, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, phlebitis, thrombosis, and jaundice...”
...as a treatment
“...For people who have uric acid kidney stones or gout, foods that are high in purine content should be avoided, including organ meats (like liver and kidneys), sardines and anchovies...”
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Molybdenum Need
“...Molybdenum is known to raise uric acid levels, which is why people with gout (a condition of elevated high uric acid levels) are told to avoid molybdenum supplements.”
...as a treatment
“...Large doses can increase the blood sugar in diabetics, increase risk of gout, and aggravate ulcers...”