Are you suffering from the painful symptoms of gout? The buildup of uric acid is to blame for the crystals that have formed in your joints.
The inflammation makes it painful to move around.
If you are suffering for a severe case of gout in the big toe or ankle you may not even be able to walk.
Gout also frequently forms in the elbows and other joints.
Natural Things You Can Do To Cure Gout * Drink cherry juice.
Make sure the juice you buy is 100% cherry juice.
Drink plenty of this juice, as much as you can stand.
* Drink Water.
Drinking water in large quantities will help flush the uric acid from your system.
* Cut out all alcohol.
Alcohol naturally dehydrates the body which results in a build up of uric acid.
* Talk to a pharmacist about taking Aleve.
A pharmacist will recommend an effect dosage of Aleve to help cure gout.
Depending on the severity of your gout you should see gout symptoms going away in a few hours to several days.
If your gout isn't going away go see your doctor.
There are medicines such as Colchicine which are prescribed to alleviate gout attacks.
If you are suffer from repeated bouts of gout the best thing you can to prevent gout from forming is to make changes in your diet.
* Foods high in purines like shellfish, organ and meats should be avoided.
* Avoid dehydration.
Pay extra attention to hot days or days when you are sweating a lot.
Consuming large quantities of water will help prevent the build up of uric acid.
Men are more likely than women to get gout.
If you are a man and your father suffered from gout then you are predisposed to gout.
If you find yourself suffering from gout frequently you should talk to your doctor.
He or she will likely prescribe Allopurinol.
It's an inexpensive medicine that is taken once a day.
Allopurinol is effective for most people in preventing a buildup of uric acid.