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Home Remedy for Gout

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Gout is a chronic inflammation of the joints that usually came in acute pain attacks. Middle-aged men and menopausal women are prone to this disease. Symptoms of Gout Most common symptom is a swollen and tender big toe, accompanied by an acute pain. Knee and wrist joints are also affected. Gout attacks usually occurs during midnight or early morning after waking up. It usually lasts for 1 week, accompanied by mild fever and loss of appetite. Complications include development of kidney stones containing uric acid, and kidney malfunction. Causes of Gout Uric acid is produce as the body breaks down waste products. If the kidney fails to filter it out and release it in the urine, uric acid builds up in the blood stream and causes gout. It can also be pass down to family members through heredity. Consumption of alcoholic drinks or foods rich in protein and carbohydrate; lack of proper physical exercise and stress also causes gout. Home Remedies for Gout Cherry:  ...