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Neuralgia gout

Condition Overview:

Gout is an arthritic condition in which too much uric acid (sodium urate) is produced in the blood, tissues and urine. The excess uric acid crystallizes in the joints in the shape of a needle in the joints and pokes into the joints, resulting in swelling, redness, pain and sometimes fever. The pain may be so severe that the person cannot tolerate clothing touching the affected area. It is estimated that 90% of gout patients are male.

Gout is caused by excess uric acid production in the body. The excess uric acid forms crystals in the joints, which result in pain, swelling and stiffness. Crystal formation is tied to excess alcohol consumption, some medications, chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, joint trauma and excess weight. The metabolism of uric acid is also influenced by genetics.Symptoms of gout include heat and pain in a joint (especially in a big toe joint); pain in the night that is made worse by the slightest pressure; and rapid increase in the pain over several hours which, upon subsiding, changes to itching and peeling skin. Redness and inflammation in the joint can also occur. Fever is also possible, especially in older sufferers.The pain is increased by walking or motions of the limb. In walking the knee is flexed and the patient throws his weight upon his toes, to diminish the tension on the nerve. Tremors or spasm of the muscles may be present, and when the disease is long continued there may be atrophy, of the muscles.Neuralgia of the Genitalia and Rectum.—Of all neuralgias, none are more severe or harder to bear than neuralgia of the rectum and genitals. Coccygodynia is a common affection in women, and is usually associated with other nervous affections. It is aggravated by the sitting posture. This form is often very intractable, resection of the coccyx having been resorted to in some very severe cases, though, unfortunately, not always attended by relief.

Avoid purine-rich foods, such asanchovies, mackerel, shellfish, asparagus, consommé, herring, meat gravies,meats, mushrooms, mussels, peanuts, yeast, mincemeat, sweetbreads, legumes andsardines. Do not eat fried foods and saturated fats. Avoid cakes, pies, whiteflour and sugar. Do not drink alcohol. When gout flares up, eat only raw fruitsand vegetables for about two weeks. Drink plenty of distilled water and bottledwater to help expel the uric acid. Blueberries, cherries and strawberriesneutralize uric acid, so eat plenty of them. Eat a diet high in rice, starchyvegetables, green vegetables, corn, cornbread, fruit, cheese, eggs and milk.Lose weight if overweight.

Neuralgia of any part should be treated in a similar manner to Acute Articular Rheumatism of that part. If in the face, thorough manipulation of the face and neck should be given; if in a limb, thorough manipulation, extension, and flexion of that part should be applied. It is often advisable in neuralgia to give a thorough General Treatment. This disease is sometimes cured in one or two treatments, in other instances baffling the skill of themost experienced operator. Treatment should be given each day.