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Gout Management & Hygiene Guide

Gout is caused by increased uric acid in the body that can accumulate and cause pain, swelling and inflammation in joints like the big toe, ankle and knee. It occurs when there is increased production of uric acid or reduced excretion of it in urine and intestines. Medications like allopurinal, probenecid and benzbromarone can be used to treat gout by either reducing uric acid production or increasing its excretion, though they may cause side effects like rashes, diarrhea or similar symptoms.

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Gout Management & Hygiene Guide

Gout is caused by increased uric acid in the body that can accumulate and cause pain, swelling and inflammation in joints like the big toe, ankle and knee. It occurs when there is increased production of uric acid or reduced excretion of it in urine and intestines. Medications like allopurinal, probenecid and benzbromarone can be used to treat gout by either reducing uric acid production or increasing its excretion, though they may cause side effects like rashes, diarrhea or similar symptoms.

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Gout explained Symptoms Pain, swelling, inflammation in joints, big toe, ankle & knee : Causes of accumulation of uric

uric acid Living with gout What causes it? Increased uric acid production Reduced excretion in the urine & intestine

Medication Allopurinal To reduce uric acid production Side effect : allergic rash and diarrhoe Probenecid & benzbromarone To increase uric acid excretion Side effect : sama as allopurinal Colchicine To relieve pain & inflammation Side effect : diarrhoe

A guide to good personal hygiene

Bathe regularly Wash body & hair at regular intervals that work for you

Trim nails Prevent from hang nails & infected nail beds Sleep tight 8-10 hours at night

Brush & floss Wash hands 1. Before & after doing something [Link] of bacteria & viruses Brush : twice a day, minimize the accumulation of bacteria Floss : daily, helps maintain strong & healthy gums

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