What Is Gout?

Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Foods with a high a high purine content force the body to produce too much uric acid. The body then can not pass the acid fast enough and it will start to crystallize in joint and ligaments causing painful arthritis.

So what are some foods that can cause gout or cause an arthritic attack for those already afflicted with gout? Grain alcohols can increase your risk to develop Gout. Some fancier foods like lobster, crab or foie gras contain large amounts of purine.

How do you know if you have Gout? Gout can appear in any joint in your body but is most commonly found in the big toe. Gout causes sudden unexpected burning pain in the effected joint. Often there will be redness and swelling around the area. Even though Gout most often effects the big toe the first time it occurs, 75% of the time, it can also spread to the ankle, fingers, wrist, knee and spine.

Gout has been known to be so painful that even a sheet or blanket over the effected area can cause excruciating pain. There are however some Gout remedies that may help ease the pain.

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