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World Arthritis Day: Know how to tackle gout naturally

On the accession of World Arthritis Day 2018, we tell you how to manage gout naturally. A gout is a form of arthritis which is characterized by severe pain, redness and tenderness in your joints.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Published : October 12, 2018 9:31 AM IST

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A common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone is known as gout. You may experience sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints (often the joint at the base of the big toe), if you have gout.

A gout attack can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night which will make you feel that your big toe is on fire due to the lumpy deposits of uric acid. The affected joint is hot, swollen and tender and the pain will be unbearable.

If you are suffering from gout you may exhibit symptoms like inflammation and redness, limited range of motion due to which you will find it difficult to move your joints normally, a feeling of discomfort which can last for weeks and intense joint pain due to which you will find it difficult to do your real-world activities easily. This can wreck your peace of mind and well-being. Compared to women, men belonging to the age group of 40-45 can get affected from it. so, if you are suffering from gout just consult your doctor immediately and seek medical attention. You may also try these fool-proof hacks which will help you to deal with gout.

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  • You should opt for cherries: They are rich in ascorbate and anthocyanins that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help you to get rid of that annoying pain. So, drink cherry juice every day.
  • You can opt for apple cider vinegar: It is anti-inflammatory in nature and can help you to manage the pain and soreness related to a gout attack. It also breaks the uric acid deposits and helps you to get that much-needed relief. Take 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar and add it to your water. Drink the solution.
  • You can opt for papaya: Papain enzyme found in it decreases the swelling of your joints. Your body s alkalinity can increase as it helps in the removal of uric acid from your body.
  • You can opt for baking soda: It increases the pH levels of the body fluids which helps the uric acid deposits to dissolve into the blood and help them to get eliminated from the body. Add some baking soda to the glass of water and drink it.
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