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gout

What is Gout?. A painful form of arthritisUsually the big toe is painful and swollenNicknamed the

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    1. GOUT Emily OBrien Period 7 Mr. Schneider

    3. What Causes Gout? The body doesnt process uric acid properly Blood has high level of uric acid Uric acid precipitates out in the joints, causing swelling Certain foods are high in purines, which increase uric acid production

    4. What are High Purine Foods? Beer Sardines Dried beans Red meat Gravies Mushrooms Spinach Asparagus Fish eggs Anchovies Herring Yeast Organ meat Cauliflower

    5. How do You Test for Gout? Suddenly swollen joint Doctor removes synovial fluid from joint with needle Examines under microscope Uric acid crystals indicates gout

    6. How is Gout Cured? No cure Gout can be controlled Diet eating low purine foods, drinking water Drugs Allopurinal lowers uric acid production

    7. What Gout Looks Like

    8. How does Gout Impact People? Unpredictable when it will strike Person may not be able to walk or drive Can be extremely painful

    9. Cost of Treating Gout Doctor visit: $150 Allopurinal prescription: $10/month Changes in diet: $0

    10. Conclusion My Dad has Gout Gout can be treated This report helped my Dad to learn about cherries and cranberry juice as a natural cure

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