What is gout and its causes

Gout occurs as a result of excessive uric acid in the body. It’s a disease and its overload in the body leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in various tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crystals form in the joints, it causes recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis).

Things that may increase your chances of getting gout include:

Having a close relative with gout
Kidney problems
Eating foods that cause a build-up of uric acid, such as red meat, offal and seafood
Drinking too much beer or spirits

Gout is a progressive and chronic disease. Chronic gout can result in the deposition of uric acid crystals in the tissues, especially in and around the joints, and can cause joint destruction, impaired kidney function, and kidney stones.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we assist patients in maintaining healthy joints through adequate exercise. First, and most importantly, physical therapy focuses on reducing the acute inflammation of joints affected by gout arthritis. Second, it addresses the long-term management of the disease to prevent future gouty arthritis and reduce tissue uric acid crystal deposits.

Attacks of gouty arthritis typically subside within a week when aggressive anti-inflammatory medications are administered. In addition to being painful and frustrating, recurrent gouty arthritis can cause irreversible damage to cartilage and bone.

If you already have gouty arthritis or if you believe you may develop it in the near future, give Reddy Care a call to schedule your initial consultation today!

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Sources:https://www.inhomephysicaltherapy.ca/blog/physical-therapy-for-gouty-arthritis/

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/conditions/gout#:~:text=Gout%20is%20caused%20by%20a,red%20and%20swollen)%20and%20painful.

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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