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Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe but it can occur in any joint. An attack of gout can occur sudden.The affected joint is hot, swollen, red and so tender that even the smallest weight may seem intolerable. As gout progresses, you may not be able to move your joints normally.
Gout occurs when uric acid, a normal waste product, builds up in your bloodstream and forms urate crystals in a joint. Having hyperuricaemia doesn’t mean you’ll develop gout.
Gout symptoms may come and go, but there are ways to manage symptoms and prevent flares.
If you experience sudden, intense pain in a joint, call your doctor. Gout that goes untreated can lead to worsening pain and joint damage.
Gout affects many aspects of daily living, including work and leisure activities. Fortunately, there are many small things that are proven to improve the quality of life of people with gout like weight reduction, healthy diet, drinking plenty water, increased physical activities, low impact activities for joints.
In Ayurveda, gout is known as 'Vatarakt', as the main dosha involved is vata and it affects rakt dhatu. Vitiation (impairment) of vata dosha and rakt dhatu is caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
In terms of treatment, the first choice is for treatment via an alteration of dietary regimen.
Ayurvedic treatment for gout comprises of herbal medicines that can help the vata balanced and herbs and therapies aimed at reducing the inflammation. Management of gout varies from patient to patient and depends upon the individuals physical and psychological constitution. Ayurveda therapies like abhyangam and panchakarma helps to reduce swelling and pain in joints and therefore improve quality of life of people with gout. In panchakarma virechana and Vasti helps not only to detox the body but does mental relaxation as well. There are some beutiful herbal oils which may help to reduce the swelling, pain and stiffness.
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