Ten common symptoms of gout
Gout is a painful condition that is seeing a resurgence of sufferers
This uncomfortable affliction is a form of arthritis
often called gouty arthritis gout
Can affect anyone but it is most common with people over the age of 30 it is more common in men than women
The causes of God are mainly diet-related
The condition is caused by high levels of uric acid in the body which collects in the joints and can cause pain
People often ignore the warning signs of count until the problem becomes severe
it is important to be aware of these signs as addressing the problem early can save you from future complications if
You have multiple signs and symptoms of gout ask your doctor to check your health levels and get the best treatment for gout
Here are the early warning signs of count
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joint pain
the most common symptom of gout is intense pain in the joint areas in
Many cases the first attack occurs with sharp aches in the big toe the pain could also occur in the feet ankles
hands wrists or knees
the attack often occurs in the middle of the night with the pain lasting for anywhere between 4 to 12 hours
Once the pain subsides there is chance of recurrence though hardly ever before a few months
With time if the condition intensifies these attacks become more frequent and the pain much harsher
In fact the aches may begin to occur simultaneously and more than one joint as well
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swelling
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Your big toe joint is the area largely affected by gout and uric acid buildup your body may react with massive inflammation
It's not uncommon for the area around the joint to become very swollen
again because gout pain can extend from the big toe to the foot and
Travel all the way up the calf and shin to the knee
Swelling may also extend past the affected area to the entire limb of the lower
leg if one or both of your big toes is affected by gout the entire foot and leg may become inflamed red and
painful
Touching the swollen areas may be very painful as well
But you can relieve some of the discomfort by applying cold compresses directly to the inflamed areas
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tophi formation in
Cases where gut remains untreated over a long period of time tophi formation takes place in the joint area
Tophi are basically chalky formations of uric acid which develop in the soft tissue of a GAD prone joint
These tophi are found very close to the surface of the skin with the overlaying layer off and turning reddish as a consequence on
remaining unchecked OFI formation can spread and affect cartilage and cause much damage
currently
Advances in medicine have made this condition rather uncommon and incident mostly in cases of absolute neglect it
Is nonetheless of utmost importance that long-term medication for God Prevention be sought by patients
For
stiffness of joints
affected joints experience decreased mobility in the aftermath of a gout attack
For the most part, this is because of the residual symptoms such as the lingering aches and swelling or tenderness
The discomfort makes it more taxing to move the affected area
That's causing patients to willfully suspend movement
however in cases where God remains largely unchecked in progresses over time
Affected joint tend to be Steff
The range of the movement reduces gradually such that over time it is possible that those joints may exhibit very little mobility
Six-night pain a
Common time for gout pain to strike is in the middle of the night you may go to bed feeling great
But wake up in a start because your toe joints or feet are killing you because you suffered from a gout attack overnight
it's obviously very difficult to sleep soundly or stay sleeping when you're dealing with gout pain if
You are in the midst of a gout attack
Even pressure from crossing your legs or constricting them in a sleep position can exaggerate pain
If you sleep with a spouse or pet slight contact and even the weight of your sheets can become unbearable
You can be bedridden for a few days if walking and standing is painful
However often the pain of lying in bed can be severe
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fever
Gout may start affecting only one joint, but it may soon move to multiple areas throughout the body
When gout Sprint's to multiple areas of the body?
Doctors refer to it as polyarticular gout due to the inflammatory nature of the condition
with the development of polio ticular gout fever is a common symptom and
Patients will typically describe the onset of a fever that is typically low-grade which is common with massive gout inflammation
other polyarticular gout symptoms in addition to a low-grade fever
include nausea fatigue and general flu-like malaise
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Signs of vitamin b12 deficiency
Vitamin b12 is vital for the formation of red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body it
Is also needed for the proper
Functioning and health of nerve tissue as it is involved in producing the protective myelin sheath that covers the nerves and conducts nerve impulses
It works together with faux lead in the metabolism of cells especially affecting DNA synthesis and fatty acid and amino acid metabolism
People often ignore the warning signs of vitamin b12 deficiency
Until the problem becomes severe it is important to be aware of these signs as addressing the problem early can save you from future complications
If you have multiple signs and symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency
Ask your doctor to check your health levels and get the best treatment for vitamin b12 deficiency
Here are the early warning signs of vitamin b12 deficiency
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fatigue and low energy this vitamin plays a prominent role in energy metabolism
Hence its deficiency has a direct impact on your energy and endurance levels
Vitamin b12 enhances your body's ability to make DNA for new cells to provide energy
It is also needed to form healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen to the whole body
Without proper oxygen levels you feel tired and lethargic
Plus b12 is needed to turn the food you eat into energy to power your metabolism
Low metabolism prevents you from feeling your best in performing at your highest energy level
Numbness and tingling sensations
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Vitamin b12 plays a key role in keeping your nervous system healthy
thus
Neurological signs like numbness or a tingling sensation in the hands and feet can indicate its deficiency
Vitamin b12 helps in the manufacturing of nerves and moreover it has a key role in helping oxygen reach different parts of the body
For oxygen supply is one of the main causes of numbness and tingling sensations
it's deficiency can also cause balance problems a
1991 study published in medicine highlights the effect of cobalamin deficiency in the nervous system
Which causes loss of contain ease sensation muscle weakness diminished or hyperactive reflexes?
spasticity and urinary or fecal incontinence
to name a few
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loss of muscle strength
Things happen everyday that can cause a person to lose the feeling of strength in the muscles
You can take on a more demanding schedule at work, or you can start a vigorous new workout program
However, if you are finding it hard to bring in the groceries after a trip to the store
Then there could be an underlying reason why your muscles are not performing in the way that they typically do
When a lack of vitamin b12 is constricting the amount of oxygen in your red blood cells
Then this can affect your muscle strength to varying degrees
For
low blood pressure
Deficiencies of vitamin b12 and folic acid can cause anemia which can lead to low blood pressure also known as hypotension
vitamin b12 helps your body produce red blood cells so that adequate oxygen reaches each and every part of your body including the heart a
2012 study published in a Texas Heart Institute Journal reports that vitamin b12 deficiency is well known among neurologists
But is often overlooked by
Cardiologists when treating low blood pressure if you suffer from low blood pressure up for a b12 test
Even moderate forms of low blood pressure can cause shortness of breath dizziness weakness
fainting and risk of injury from Falls, but
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forgetfulness
Everyone tends to be a little forgetful at times especially
If a person is going through a particularly stressful time at home or work, or if there is a big event coming up soon
however when this becomes the norm it may be time to have your blood tested for a b12 deficiency as
with most early warning symptoms of a b12 deficiency
The lack of oxygen in the red blood cells
Specifically those gone to the brain are usually to blame for the sudden forgetfulness
However some patients jump to worrying that this could be the early onset of much more severe conditions
Such as dementia or Alzheimer's when it is simply the lack of enough vitamin b12 in the body
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skin lesions
low vitamin b12 can also cause skin lesions and hair changes a
2008 study published in Canadian Family Physicians reports that vitamin b12 deficiencies linked to skin lesions
unexplained and non resolving skin lesions can signal vitamin b12 deficiency
Hence you need to visit your doctor as soon as possible
along with skin lesions its deficiency can cause hyperpigmentation of the skin
Which leads to uneven skin color and dark patches on the skin?
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Changes in the tongue all healthy people have little bumps across the surface of their tongues often refer to as papillae
usually
Approximately 50% of patients suffering from a vitamin b12 deficiency may seem to lose these bumps on their tongues
especially around the edges
Some patients also report that they experienced a soreness along the back side of the tongue and even occasionally a burning sensation
These papillae also contain taste buds and this may all secrete problems in the way that some foods may taste as well
However, this is only temporary and everything should return to normal once there are enough vitamin b12 in the body
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depression this particular B vitamin is also essential for mental health
Its role in forming red blood cells in turn helps support a healthy nervous system
plus it helps lower the level of homocysteine a byproduct of protein metabolism a
High level of homocysteine in the body can lead to depression
This is why it is important to consider the possibility of b12 deficiency especially among the elderly suffering from depression
according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Clinical psychiatry emphasis upon in fact a
2013 study published in the open Neurology Journal shed light on the importance of vitamin b12
supplementation in the treatment of major depressive disorder
This study found that people with depression
Experienced significant improvement in symptoms when treated with vitamin b12 supplementation as well as antidepressants
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