Symptoms and psychological causes of gout
Author Dr. Dóra Mihola | 2018.09.21.
Gout is a metabolic disorder in which the blood has increased levels of uric acid and uric acid salts are deposited in the tissues, especially in the joints. It is a very painful arthritis caused by the deposition of sodium urate crystals.
The causes of gout
Gout can develop for many reasons, including:
- Improper nutrition
- An overly abundant, protein-rich lifestyle
- Alcohol consumption
- Or heredity may also play a large role as a trigger
Uric acid is high when the kidneys cannot remove enough of it in the urine. Rarely, even with normal levels of uric acid, the disease can develop. In cases of poor diet and an excessively high protein-rich lifestyle, it is recommended to gout diet compliance with.
The psychological causes of its development
The gout sufferer cannot get over the past, constantly dwelling on what happened in the past. Because of this constant ruminating, it prevents him from moving forward. It is very difficult for him to forgive past grievances.
If he could put the past behind him and move on, he could focus on what's in the present. He would certainly feel better about himself.
As long as you do not know your past, you may experience various health problems. It's important to learn that letting go is not a bad thing, it's part of life, which is why it's important to face up to our grievances.
Once you have identified what is causing the constant stress in your body, it is worth drawing the consequences and paying attention to them in the future.
Symptoms
The patient's weight gain may also play a role, as well as the in patients with gout there are also higher rates of migraines, epilepsy and asthma. The onset of the disease can also be caused by excessive strain on the metatarsophalangeal bones of the old toe, or by walking too much, shoe pressure and varicose veins. Such cases may also indicate changes in metabolism and blood circulation. It most commonly occurs in the ball of the foot and the big toe joint, but can also occur in the ankle, knee, elbow and wrist-hand joints.
The psychological background of gout
Many things can influence the development of the disease. This can include psychological background, which in many cases we don't think about. But the first thing to do is to stop eating purine-containing foods, and if there is no improvement, it is worth seeking the advice of a specialist.
As gout can also be a psychological condition, it is important to find out what can cause the condition.
Risk factors for the development of
- Age and sex: gout is more common in men because they have higher levels of uric acid. However, after menopause, women's uric acid levels approach those of men. In men, symptoms may appear between the ages of 40 and 50.
- Diseases: often occurs with other diseases such as: untreated diabetes, high blood fat levels (hyperlipidemia).
- Genetic factors
- Medicines
Symptoms of a gout attack
The skin above the joint becomes swollen, red, shiny and busty, and it is very painful to touch, so much so that it cannot even bear the pressure of a blanket. After a few hours, the pain subsides, but the swelling of the leg remains. The dull pain may increase again the following night and last for several days, with decreasing intensity.
As the disease progresses, untreated attacks may last longer and longer. Continuously deposited crystals can damage joints and gums, so movement becomes increasingly limited.
If your symptoms do not improve, contact us as soon as possible a specialist rheumatologist.