People
with Gout have a difficult life – this kind of joint problem can cause
excruciating pain which can be severely debilitating. Gout is the result of an
increased concentration of uric acid in the body, which leads to formation of urate
crystals. The big toes are usually the most affected.
Now,
researchers at the University of Oxford
have found out that people suffering
from Gout have an increased risk of getting a heart attack.
The study
In a
research paper published in the journal Rheumatology,
researchers looked closely at approximately 205,000 Gout patients between the
years 1963 and 2011. The researchers used the available data to track the
patients’ health in order to find out any possible link between the problem of
Gout and the incidence of heart attack.
After
close scrutiny of medical records, researchers discovered that people who
suffered from Gout were twice as likely to have heart attack or stroke as
people without Gout.
But why?
While
more research is needed to find out how exactly Gout increases the risk of
heart attack, researchers say that the most probable cause is the increased
concentration of uric acid in the body. The gradual change in the body’s
chemical composition due to Gout tends to have a negative impact on
cardiovascular health, thereby heightening the risk of potentially fatal
conditions like heart attack and stroke.
What should you do?
This
research finding means that tackling the problem of Gout is not merely about
fighting uncomfortable symptoms like the pain or stiffness. A proper Gout
management system must work to eliminate the problem of Gout from the root.
If you
have been suffering from Gout for quite a while, you should talk to your doctor
about this new research. He will probably ask you to undergo a couple of tests
to determine the condition of your cardiovascular system. You may have to seek
consultation from a specialist Gout treatment clinic to get a treatment plan
that is tailored to your health condition.
One
thing is now absolutely clear, the presence of Gout is an invitation to other
grave problems. Treating Gout as simply a chronic joint problem is thus no
longer a sufficient course of action.
By Dr.
Shabtab Khalid
Note: Through
the synergistic combination of Classical Homoeopathy, Ayurvedic-Unani Formulations and Internationally Acclaimed Advanced Physiotherapy, Zilaxo
Advanced Pain Solution aims to eradicate joint pain, counter the process of
degeneration and promote bone health. The protocol is at once scientific,
effective as well as safe. To avail treatment at Zilaxo, call on 1800 419 6607
(Toll free) or WhatsApp at +91 98304 26607.
If more people that write articles really concerned themselves with writing great content like you, more readers would be interested in their writings. Thank you for caring about your content. What is Gout
ReplyDelete