Gout
About the disease & condition
Known Symptoms
- Sudden, severe joint pain, often affecting the big toe.
- Redness and swelling around the affected joint consistently.
- Warmth and tenderness making movement uncomfortable regularly.
- Occasional stiffness or reduced mobility in affected joints.
Known Causes
- High-purine diet including red meat and seafood frequently.
- Excessive alcohol intake increasing uric acid levels in blood.
- Genetic predisposition affecting uric acid metabolism in families.
- Kidney disease reducing uric acid excretion effectively.
Care
- Follow a low-purine diet to reduce uric acid levels.
- Stay well-hydrated to help prevent crystal formation.
- Avoid alcohol and red meat that trigger flare-ups.
- Monitor uric acid levels regularly with medical guidance.
Relevant Specialties
Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Surgery)
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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