Gout is just one of around 150 different conditions referred to as arthritis. Gout is a metabolic disorder which causes excruciating pain and swelling.

Gout sufferers may experience intense pain and swelling in the effected joint. Millions of people are known to suffer with the condition, with men being the most as risk.

References to gout go back thousands of years and have normally been labeled as a result of over indulgence, due mainly to the close connection with the wealthy and their rich diet. We now know that gout can attack anyone, regardless of diet.

Gout is characterised by sudden, burning pain and swelling and is more common in men than in women. Gout often attacks the big toe.

Gout is though to be more severe if the symptoms start before or around the age of 30. Diabetics and kidney problems can make the condition worse.

Gout is an on going condition, with attacks occurring at frequent or infrequent intervals, many report years between attacks while others are not so lucky with perhaps only days. The metabolic disorder is due to excessive amounts of uric-acid which accumulate, and eventually coat the joint.

Studies indicate that almost 1% of the adult population may experience symptoms of gout at some time in their lives. Frequent attacks of gout, left untreated can lead to joint deformity and in some cases damage to other organs.

Can Gout be Cured

The secret to curing any form of arthritis is to tackle the underlying contributing factors and not the symptoms. If one can treat the underlying issues successfully, gout will disappear.

Drug treatments which might include NSAID’S may seem like the answer, however this may actually make the condition worse. Personal experience has shown me that the quickest and safest way of relieving gout is by using a natural approach.