Gouty Arthritis (Gout) and Uric Acid

Gouty arthritis, or gout, is an extremely painful disease that affects the joints of the elderly, the obese, and the diabetics. Crystals of uric acid are found in these damaged joints. Why do these crystals form, and how are they linked to the excruciating pain experienced by those with gout? Find out more in this episode of Medicurio.
Informative websites to check out about gout:
Gout and Uric Acid Education Society: gouteducation.org/
Tophus images (click at your own risk!): bit.ly/2giFbjk
Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.o...
Something that intrigued me when I was researching about gout was why there were even proteins that reabsorb uric acid from the urine when all it does is cause hyperuricemia. Surprisingly, everybody has a low level of uric acid in the blood, indicating that uric acid may be important to life, possibly as a natural antioxidant. However, too much of it causes gout.

[@ualuuanie]

I used to suffer from gout but a alternate med doctor told me drink at least 7 cups water a day and reduce my salt intake. Followed his advice and have not had any attack for nearly 10 years now.

[@shanthala1345]

10 years! Good

[@ualuuanie]

@@aurorajulien2187 Yup told that to my family doc. He told me why change if the current practice works for me.

[@Ad-zk8nz]

Dehydration!! Drink plenty of water with apple cider vinegar and lemon.

[@saritakumari-ey7tx]

Uric acid and All types of arthritis is curable. In India Yoga guru 'Ramdev' has cured uric acid above 20mg within one week and reversed all types of arthritis. But big pharma companies doesn't want people to know. He has all the research papers and cases on record. just type 'Ramdev on arthritis'. he has amazing herbal medicines. they cure it and you dont have to take them all life just one or two months...... thats it.

[@s.sairamchannel1431]

Surly

[@solemnsolace8046]

I feel like I dodged many bullets with this one. I've been on a one meal a day diet, eating about 50% protein and 50% fats for the meal. This includes eating 6 eggs, 5 pieces of bacon, and over a pound of ground beef, including half an avocado and a banana. Recently, in the past week, I've felt like I needed to drink a gallon of water at least every day. I remember hearing it sometime in the past it has many benefits, but the benefit above all for me is not having gout. Thankfully, drinking that much water every day increases the amount of water in my blood, which is most likely the reason I haven't suffered from gout with all the meat and protein intake every day. Praise Jesus Christ, thank you Lord.

[@gray3508]

yes praise jesus!!!!

[@edwardbliss8931]

Giving you all a heads up to avoid *rhubarb* at all costs if you have gout. The plant is high in oxalic acid, which is reputed to inhibit the absorption of iron and calcium and can also aggravate joint problems. I found out the hard way so I can tell all of you.

[@grizzlyadams4123]

Very well done, thoughtful video. I have seen many, many on gout and Uric Acid....but the scientist in me wants to learn more than the usual Doctors videos on gout....they all seem to do cookie cutter vids. Kudos for really diving deep into this subject. For the record, I'm 51 year old male now, and have had gout episodes since mid 40s. Every male in my family has had it (I'm youngest male). Drinking is a culprit, I do believe.....overweight as well...and looking back at some of my triggers, I have to say being dehydrated is one I'm sure. Whether in Summer or Winter. Some Winters, when running the dry heat, the air inside is so dry....and I KNOW for a fact, I don't drink enough water in Winter. And in Summer, some times I over exert, or sweat tremendous, and once again, being overweight, its hard to drink enough water. Deep down, I highly suspect in my case, the leading factor is indeed dehydration...but I sure have compounding factors, and one trigger to me, is sugar, or carbs in excess....also if I had to name a specific food ...Hot Dogs or Ice cream. Forget about it. I know I'll get it, if I consume those. Anyway, off to drink me a glass of H20 and try to get more into me. Thanks again for a great video!

[@jessicagaspar3607]

I discovered this channel today and I love it. It has very clear explanations and content!! What I liked most was the access to the links to develop a deeper knowledge. Thank u very much... already in my favorites!

[@jonass8380]

Excellent explanations and visuals. Really great work. Maybe (hopefully), one day your videos will get as much recognition as they deserve. Damn, I'm sure people with interests in this kind of content (medicine) would come back to your videos regularly if only they would get to them (meaning if KZbin would provide the videos to a larger audience). Anyway, thanks a lot!

[@rayh3899]

This is a great video that explains the pain isn't from the crystals themselves but the immune reaction to it!

[@NhyraVirakah2]

I've recently learned that I have gout, I can verify 100% that the claims of the amount of pain that it brings are very true. I really appreciate this video because now I can kind of understand why I might be going through this and can take actions accordingly

[@Medicurio]

Sorry to hear about your symptoms and glad this video was of some help!

[@shesagoddess3592]

one of the best explanations of an ailment and natural or chemical treatments. Thumbs up!

[@Ad-zk8nz]

Dehydration!! Drink plenty of water with a.cider vinegar and lemon. I have never drunk enough water and when I fast, my body has become even more acidic. As a result, I now have gout attacks on my fingers. I started drinking a lot of water and now I feel much healthier.

[@jakejake7289]

Yes! After a severe gout attack 3 months ago, I started drinking 64 oz of water, the first glass with ACV and lemon juice. So far so good.

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now? I believe I got gout attack after fasting for too long .

[@sanpat2220]

@@jakejake7289 How are you doing now? I believe I got gout attack after fasting for too long .

[@jakejake7289]

@@sanpat2220 My last gout attack was over 7 months ago. But aside from drinking more water I have been taking vitamin C and 10 mg of Lipitor for my high cholesterol. That may be helping too. Lipitor has anti inflammatory properties.

[@androot5220]

Great Video! I looked everywhere else, but couldn’t find an explanation as informative, yet simple as this one.

[@jackdolah2031]

What about Allopurinol??? Is it good drug for urid acid??

[@ronblock9138]

I am in so much pain, but I got a good chuckle and good info. Thanks!:)

[@mrdavek1]

Drop the Fruit Juices, Fruit, Alcohol, sugar and fast digesting carbs. Meat produce purines but since I went low carb diet (ate more meat) I have solved my gout and what was 3 or 4 attacks per year I have had zero attacks in two years. Low sugar, low carb, low fruit .

[@a.c.guerra9850]

My god, thats almost the whole food pyramid. This is gonna be tough

[@mrdavek1]

a.c. guerra Sure is but it works. Never had gout since. Still have occasional alcohol, Sugar etc just don’t push it to hard and take breaks so does not build up. In gym, running and all fun stuff now without the gout pain.

[@a.c.guerra9850]

@@mrdavek1 thanks

[@sh9052]

@@mrdavek1 Do chicken cause gout ?

[@sh9052]

Low fruits ? No Apple ? No Avocado ? How can you get potassium ?

[@ItsMe-jr6kd]

i adore this kind of explaination that gives interpretation and pathophysiology of things thank you thank you

[@willdatsun]

really excellent video thankyou. currently got gout knee, i can only describe it as someone having hammered a chisel under my kneecap then holding a blowtorch to the end of the chisel. after 5 days of this i can now feel the inflammation spreading to my foot, and knee starting to gain a little function again.

[@komalpahwa4476]

Gout usually takes place when there is an accumulation of urate crystals in the joints. These crystals are formed when the level of uric acid increases in the blood. Uric acid is produced in the body when the purines are breakdown. These purines are mostly found in seafood, organ meat, & steak. The food items that promote a high level of uric acid are beer, alcoholic beverages, & sweetened drinks.

[@r1342060]

Very clear and concise video.Well done. I'm going through a gout attack in my foot right now brought on through the trauma of a foot massage. Bad idea.

[@author_hpbodhe]

Literally Great Explaination

[@BGSala]

thanks for this very informative vid and I hope you could include also the relationship between protein and uric acid, and exercise.

[@MrBram85]

Thank you for the informative and easy to follow explanations 👍

[@jdejes]

I have had gout attacks and it’s true, even the bedsheet weight is painful upon the affected joint.

[@abrahamd2605]

Julio try grounding, it's a natural treatment good for health and gout. DIY a grounding mat yourself, it's easy.

[@margaretm.7079]

Appreciate your informative lecture- thanks!

[@hanazawariu]

Drank a full large soda. After one day my left foot is swelling. Wtf.

[@skinheadyouth66]

High fructose corn syrup or refined sugar got me too I'm on day 5

[@10.5Mviews]

What are your remedy to relieve the pain? I am struggling as well once it attacks me.

[@eschelar]

Excellent description. Interesting about the estrogen. I got an onset after accidentally going too hard on my anastrazole (I am on prescribed trt). This lowered estradiol levels and may have brought on an episode. I will keep an eye on that.

[@oooSKYLIGHTooo]

Very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you

[@skinheadyouth66]

Day 5 tried everything

[@user-ro4cu7om2g]

Quality level of accordance briefing easy to understood n learning ..very welldone whoever u r

[@TheGelhgh]

You have a great channel. Keep up the great work you'll do great things.

[@dinismall3940]

Lovely Video clip! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Saayeahorn Inconceivable Secret (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive guide for getting rid of gout minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work colleague after many years got amazing results with it.

[@ISilentHunter13]

Ive been dealing with gout since i've been 16 years old, almost 10 years, you guys mentioned that caffeine can help decreasse uric acid and i want to do some research about it, can you guys give me a link for an article that talks about that?

[@abdur1300]

I have a gout arthritis, but I diagnosis my gout myself.. Do you think the following drugs will help; 1. Colchicine 2. Diclofenac Sodium 3. Ibuprofen At first, I took Allopurnol along with those pills above but then it says that during an acute attack of gouty, avoid take Allopurinol. Only take it after gout is treated well I aint a doctor but I read many medical articles and articles of how to treat it effectively

[@peoplecanbestupid]

Awesome, Informative and easy to understand.

[@Medicurio]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@shumwetedd1799]

Excellent Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Quick Defence Guide (google it)? It is a great exclusive product for getting rid of gout minus the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my best friend Jordan at very last got amazing results with it.

[@dennismidhirst]

Great presentation. The facts were well outlined without prescribing (drug manufacturers) what you should do. I have taken it on board.

[@marceloalfonso7130]

Great Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you researched - Dinanlinson Muscle Rebuilt Approach (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off product for saying goodbye to your gout minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

[@CarlosPerez-vl3vi]

Kudos for the Video! Excuse me for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you considered - Dinanlinson Muscle Rebuilt Approach (search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for saying goodbye to your gout without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical success with it.

[@sixgunn98]

Indocin is the best NSAID to relieve gout pain in my experience (19 yrs.).

[@sixgunn98]

@@morrismaina4071 I will check this out

[@BasicallySteve23]

Great video! You need more views, this kind of info could help a lot of people if presented in this manner.

[@Medicurio]

Thanks! I'm open to any suggestions on how to get more people to watch - posting on Reddit seemed to have worked for my first video but not for the others.

[@BasicallySteve23]

Just keep doing what you're doing! Right now you only have 4 videos, and despite their quality, there aren't enough videos to inform people just looking to understand their own medical conditions. Be patient, keep uploading, maintain the great quality and you'll find success. It will become popular in due time.

I've had a puffy left foot and gout pain for the past 5 weeks - Indocid, Colgout, Brufen, Gout Vitamins, Apple Cider, Lime Juice - none of these have fixed it yet. Had a blood test and confirmed to have high Uric Acid - this is agony.

[@nickybonnefin9022]

Thank you so much! This was a wonderful explanation, very helpful :)

[@zacstiller2790]

Screwed if I do, screwed if I don’t. My blood pressure meds have a diuretic that has caused me to develop gout.. but I need to take them to control my BP.

[@pram9832]

@zac stiller Hello sir, BP medicine cause me gout. Can you please tell me your diet?? What food do you eat? What do you avoid? Do you eat chicken, eggs, meat etc at what quantity?? What are medicine do you take daily along with Bp medicine?? Please help. Need your reply

[@clingyvibes2303]

Very Helpful. Thanks for this!!🤗

[@sazu777]

amazing explanation... thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍 please create some more videos🙏🏼

[@boredincan]

I thought I knew about gout. How wrong I was. Thanks manno

[@Medicurio]

Glad I could help!

[@reyesguzmanaldojair5140]

Thank you so much, the video help me a lot

[@florypridgen4773]

Good video and explanation, God bless you.

[@imranafzal3973]

Very well explanation

[@yuqarakran2432]

Thx for the shared information.

[@galavahn5093]

could you make this video license creative common? I want to use a part of your video in my channel.. thank you before

[@Cplblue]

Is it common among people of Polynesian descent? 2 of my co-workers who are Samoan suffer from gout attacks. Never really understood what gout exactly is, but this was very informative. Thanks!

[@Medicurio]

You are correct. Many Pacific aboriginals (Taiwanese aboriginals, Maori, Samoans, Pacific Islanders) have high rates of gout, implying a genetic predisposition within those ethnicities. Interestingly enough, these people only began to have gout after exposure to a more "Western" lifestyle (gout was virtually unknown before Europeans explored the Pacific), which points strongly towards a change in diet.

[@Cplblue]

Very interesting. Thank you for the reply, and keep up the great work :)

[@MohammadSadiqurRahman]

Nice work with the animations, made it easier to go through the information. Thanks a lot! Keep posting!

[@SwatiSingh-ku4pk]

Loved this video

[@emilyzabaleta479]

thaks god i found your videos, i really love them, keep uploading more :)

[@carmenrincones7318]

Appreciate Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you tried - Taparton Leaving Illness Takeover (just google it)? It is a great one off guide for Curing gout without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got cool results with it.

[@almaha9002]

Amazing !! THANK YOU ♥️

[@peterduong3499]

Great explanation in the video. I heard that there are some natural products that help with counteracting uric acid in the body. Sour Cherry juice is an example. Are you able to explain the biochemical mechanism of this?

[@yajjenporeber6937]

Its really informative video... Thanks sir... Permission to copy sir/mam??

[@edwardbliss8931]

OK. Who's having gout flare-ups during this self-isolation?

[@edwardbliss8931]

@bronsoninnit It's been lingering in my toe and knuckle for a few days. Last night the pain flared-up in my knuckle but not my toe. I've started taking Ibuprofen.

[@edwardbliss8931]

@bronsoninnit Thankfully it was one of those 24 hour attacks and not one that lasts 2 weeks!

[@TonyG-iu4td]

Have had gout in big toe and has spread to my ankles. With the Coroner virus and lock down, have chose to wait for things to settle before seeing a doctor.

[@edwardbliss8931]

@MaryJane Blues Sorry to hear that. Everyone's first time is the feeling of never experiencing pain like that

[@ryanite437]

My dad

[@nero91]

Another great video!

[@Medicurio]

Thank you! I tried to get some background music for this video, but I felt that nothing really matched the content of this video, so I ended up not adding any.

[@hdfggghjhmh4364]

Very good.

[@matthewmathias5819]

I haf my first gout attack the othernight at work and oh my worst night of work ever bug toe joint could barely walk

[@doctor3809]

awesome video

[@ciaraellenward1445]

This was super helpful, thank you so much!

[@ahnfarhan1986]

Thank you for sharing

[@shitalgaikwad2940]

Very informative!! I saw the photos on Google!!! Do not want to see again!!!!🤪😱😖😣

[@ETaroonie]

Another very informative and easy to understand video. Thank you, I love these videos

[@Medicurio]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@jackripper0987]

Could I ask for an explanation on CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome)

[@ruthlesssoul1165]

hurting right now

[@iceblue1457]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@steeky9943]

you explained this so well, thank you

[@dragonmares59110]

Another great video. Thought about posting it on /r/videos when you post a new video ?

[@Medicurio]

Thanks! I've posted a few times in the past with little results, so I haven't bothered for this video. Other people can post if they want to.

[@mariociencia12]

Excellent!

[@nightstarwahlang8836]

what are those urical seric drug

[@fareedunissasyedhussain3113]

Clear explanation

[@dennisdownes9319]

Excellent video!! DD

[@harrylynn2509]

Are anyone else's joints now hurting

[@oscaritowin]

Hi, question do you have anything on gut health and gout, The link between these two?

[@jerrypotter9070]

Man you should make system wise video. Awsome.

[@lenrin9230]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@cassandralira4324]

these are amazing! will you be making more anytime soon?!

[@Medicurio]

Yes I am almost done with my next video, coming out end of Feb/beginning of March. Glad you enjoyed!

[@pradeepy9942]

Hi, suffering gout from few days , two days back my uric acid levels reduced to normal, but em still facing right foot pain and swelling.. why?!

[@skinheadyouth66]

Same here it sucks it lingers in the tissue

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now ?

[@sanpat2220]

@@skinheadyouth66 how are you doing now ?

[@pram9832]

@ pradeep Hi bro. Message me. I help you.

[@pram9832]

@@sanpat2220 Hello message, I help you facing the gout. I am a sufferer.

[@babygirl5299]

Me....im up im in such pain

[@Cardiologist89]

Well explained

[@glennkrzeminski7539]

That explains why I wince twice when I stub my toe - I know what I’ll wake up to!

[@insykothebear6986]

Hello! I have a question, have you found out why we have transporters that reabsorb uric acid although it's supposed to be waste?

[@Medicurio]

Great question! The physiological role of uric acid is thought to be as a natural antioxidant in the blood or in certain cells. It is also involved in the immune response against parasites. El Ridi R, Tallima H. Physiological functions and pathogenic potential of uric acid: A review. J Adv Res. 2017;8(5):487‐493.

[@tombanes]

Good job!

[@etzarah8310]

So why is some Uric Acid release back into the blood by the kidneys? Do we need a small amount of it?

[@Medicurio]

There is still ongoing debate about the biological role of uric acid. Some scientists hypothesize that it acts as an antioxidant, which may be beneficial to remove radical oxygen species that may otherwise damage cellular components. Other papers have found links between neurodegenerative diseases and low blood uric acid, implying a possible role of uric acid to prevent neurodegeneration. Still, nobody knows for sure, but the one thing scientists do know is that extremely high levels of uric acid will be detrimental and lead to gout.

[@r.s.o4939]

Uric acid is a major anti oxidation in the body

[@shanthala1345]

Thank you sir

[@ahmadsabha8388]

Nice work 👍 thank u.

[@samzu9626]

could you please make a video about diabetic nephrophathy

[@Medicurio]

I have made one about diabetes before here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHS2lYmQqbyCl68, but not one specifically about diabetic nephropathy. Hope that helps!

[@samzu9626]

many thanks i really appreciate your answer

[@samzu9626]

more than amazing

[@mireilletian7143]

Is it only joints that are affected? If so, why is this the case?

[@Medicurio]

I believe it is because uric acid builds up in the synovial fluid (liquid between two bones at a joint) which allows for optimal conditions required for crystallization of uric acid crystals.

[@reemmahrous7314]

Awosome vid man

[@mohamedtrika20]

Awesome

[@a_nuraqilahbintikhairul1353]

thank you for the explanation ;) it really helps me >

[@user-uq3tb1qe1h]

wow!

[@parinithamaben4141]

Amazing! :)

[@kevywilliams3304]

See how Africa has no McDonald’s …. Well super healthy thin people there .

[@Cosmicphalus]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Xzvsc]

Shit I'm scared now, I watched this because my foot finger was hurt , and ate many mung bean and seafood in the past 3 days... I should drink much water and stop drinking diuretic such as coffee and tea or salt?

[@Medicurio]

If you are concerned about the possibility of gout, please talk with your doctor about your symptoms!

[@brosxzilla1526]

i have gout age 15

[@wilfredbasquial2341]

Thanks to the mayor for the wheelchair, my sister in law for the smartphone, my sister and niece who pay for my wifi, my loving wife for my meds. It’s been about 40 yrs that I sufferrrd from gout. Then I was diagnosed woth stage 4 kidney disease. My maintenance meds amount to about 100 $ a month. With disability and no more source of livelihood, I had to reduce the daily dose prescribed by the doctor. Now I’m desperately begging the reader to pls spare me a few dollars God bless you

[@maheswarinayak8062]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..nice

[@bonniferful]

Sex is the best medicine

[@willdatsun]

can you explain how it helps with gout?

[@bonniferful]

@@willdatsun explanation, I'm not good at it. I started to have a gout and arthritis in my 20s, maybe because I only eat fish. Someone just told me to have sex with a man. Since I couldn't afford painkillers during that time, I have no other option. And it really worked.

[@pram9832]

@@bonniferful hi, how are you now? What is your diet?? What are the things, you are following? Do you take medicine daily. Please suggest. Reply please

[@ranaabuobaid5577]

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