Gout is a joint damage caused by the deposition of uric acid salts . This pathology occurs in many people, especially in the elderly. Gout in women, as a rule, develops during the menopause, while inflammation covers almost all joints - on the fingers, elbows, hands, knees and feet. The most vulnerable are the fingers of the lower extremities, which are often affected as a result of the progression of arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Predisposing factors of the disease also include heredity and alcohol abuse. Gout in women is accompanied by severe sudden pain, while the inflamed joints turn red and become hot.
How is the disease manifested?
The first
symptoms of gout in women are manifested by attacks of arthritis, and only one joint becomes inflamed, mainly on the big toe, ankle or knee. Usually gouty seizures bother at night or early in the morning, accompanied by unexpected severe pain in the affected joint, its swelling, redness and fever. As a rule, pain during the day wanes, but again increases in the evening. This condition can be observed from several days to several weeks, and with each subsequent attack, healthy joints can be involved in the pathological process, which ultimately leads to their partial destruction.
Long-term progressive signs of gout in women often lead to the development of gouty arthritis, which is manifested by the formation of painful nodes, as well as the appearance of urolithiasis, which is accompanied by the appearance of stones.
Medication for gout
Gout in women in acute form requires the appointment of bed rest and complete rest of the diseased limb. The affected joint should be raised a little, apply a cold compress to it, and after the pain subsides, warm it up with a warm heating pad. Of the drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, the dosage of which is selected by the doctor. In order to significantly reduce the amount of uric acid and prevent further progression of the disease, anti-gout drugs are prescribed that patients can take for years.
Severe gout in women is accompanied by the formation of large tissue ulcerations and fistulas, which require surgical treatment, since they can no longer resolve on their own. In addition, it will be useful to conduct physiotherapeutic procedures, such as mud and paraffin baths, as well as herbal medicine, balneotherapy and spa treatment.
Gout Nutrition Basics
A healthy and proper diet is one of the most important methods of treating the disease, since with the help of the diet you can successfully regulate the metabolism of uric acid. First of all, you need to limit the amount of protein consumed, which is found in foods such as meat, fish, offal, mushrooms, legumes, chocolate, cocoa, caviar and yeast. Dairy products can be eaten in any quantity, since they contribute to the elimination of purines from the body. In addition, walnuts and chicken eggs will be useful. It is very important to eat more vegetables and fruits, drink
alkaline mineral water and limit the intake of salt.
During periods of persistent remission of the disease, experts recommend adhering to moderate physical exertion, conducting therapeutic exercises and more often taking warm baths.