Gout is a disease that develops as a result of an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood and the accumulation of this substance in the joints. It can affect almost any joints, but most often the toes, ankles, knees suffer.
Symptoms of gout on the legs
The disease manifests seizures, during which there are such symptoms:
- sudden onset of intense pain in the affected joint;
- swelling and redness in the area of the affected joint;
- local or general body temperature increase.
Attacks usually begin at night against the background of overeating or drinking alcohol. Often the listed manifestations are preceded by a sensation of tingling in the joint.
How to cure gout on legs?
Treatment of gout on the legs should begin when the first attack occurs, otherwise the disease will progress and become complicated by other pathologies. Acute seizures are usually stopped in a hospital using medicinal methods with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anesthetics, glucocorticoids . To reduce the level of uric acid in the blood, antidotal drugs are used. Also a good effect is provided by physiotherapeutic treatment, therapeutic gymnastics, a special diet and drinking regimen for gout is prescribed.
Folk remedies for gout on legs
During the remission, gout treatment can be supplemented with various folk remedies. Basically, for this purpose, medicinal plants are used that promote the excretion of uric acid and the elimination of inflammatory processes. One of the best remedies for gout is the root of celery, on the basis of which a medicinal mixture is prepared in combination with other products.
Prescription medication
Ingredients:
- celery root - 4 kg;
- horseradish root - 400 g;
- garlic - 100 g;
- lemon - 4 pieces;
- honey - 500 g.
Preparation and use
All ingredients except honey, grind in a meat grinder, mix, fold in a glass bottle and put in a dark place for 10 days.
Can I soar my legs with gout?
Many patients are interested in whether thermal water procedures, visiting a bath or sauna with such a diagnosis are not prohibited. It is believed that hovering legs with gout is useful, because it helps improve blood circulation, removing salts from the joints, removing inflammation and pain. However, such procedures should be carried out only after the acute process is stopped. Foot baths for gout can be prepared on the basis of decoction, chamomile, sage, thyme, walnut foliage, etc.