Arthritis Guide. http://arthritissage.com/blog Resource site for Arthritis. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:03:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en Arthritis Treatment: Hyperuricaemia. http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-hyperuricaemia.html http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-hyperuricaemia.html#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:10:45 +0000 <ADMINNICENAME> Arthritis Treatmentarthritis medicine for dog arthritistreatment for dogArthritis Treatmentarthritis treatment the citybest treatments for arthritisherbal treatment for arthritisknee arthritis treatmentsknee pain relief liquid glucosamine arthritis treatmentpsoriatic arthritis treatmentrheumatoid arthritis new treatmentsystemic lupus canine treatment arthritistreatment and intervention for arthritis http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-hyperuricaemia.html Hyperuricaemia is a higher than normal blood level of uric acid. There are individuals with high blood uric acid levels and have never had an attack of gout. Are these people at risk of arthritis of the joints and kidney stones from urate crystals deposits? Yes they are.

Firstly the diagnosis of asymptomatic hyperuricaemia is made more frequently because of more screening, and blood tests for insurance purposes. Secondly you can break it down to primary and secondary types. In the primary type there may be a genetic link. In this case there is a deficiency of an important enzyme leading to excess production of uric acid. When this is severe (Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome), there are severe problems.

Secondary hyperuricaemia results from factors affecting the production and/or elimination of uric acid. These include medical conditions, drugs, metabolic conditions, obesity and alcohol consumption.

Sometimes hyperuricaemia is suspected when patients present to the doctor with tophi. These can be acute or chronic. An acute tophus is usually small and later soften when it becomes chronic. They look like small nodules and as they grow bigger, the skin overlying them looks shiny and feels smooth. Sometimes they can ulcerate and release white chalky stuff. If the patient is treated with allopurinol the tophi usually becomes smaller.

Dr.Phil Hariram

Arthritis Guide.

    • , , , , , , , , , , ]]>     http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-hyperuricaemia.html/feed     Arthritis Treatment: Self-help. http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-self-help.html http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-self-help.html#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:53:38 +0000 <ADMINNICENAME> Arthritis TreatmentArthritis Treatmentglucosamine liquid treatment joint.herbal treatment arthritisibs and arthritis treatmentinfo on causes treatment for rheumatoid arthritisknee pain relief arthritis treatmentknee pain relief arthritis treatment arthritis treatmentknee pain relief arthritis treatment glucosamine knee painknee pain relief liquid glucosamine arthritis treatmenttreatment of arthritis in the kneetreatment of osteo arthritis http://arthritissage.com/blog/arthritis-treatment-self-help.html Exercise is good for arthritic joints. Exercise keeps the joint flexible and the muscles strong. Inactive muscles tend to waste and become thin. Make sure you know what to do and do not overdo it. Exercise also makes you feel generally better.
    Resting an inflamed joint will help it to improve and prevent further damage. If you are not sure ask a professional. Resting a joint is fine as long as you do not rest it too long. Combine it with some strecthing exercise after some time.

    If you are overweight, losing weight will help your arthritic joint. By losing weight you are putting less pressure on the joint. With arthritis a person may be inclined to reduce activity or in some case cut down considerably. This could end with weight gain if the calorie intake remains the same. It is best to aim for your ideal weight.

    It is not clear whether special diets have any effect on arthritis. I feel it does not. However, fish oils and vegetables are supposed to reduce slightly joint inflammation. Alcohol does not affect arthritis but be aware that it could interact with over the counter treatment or prescribed medications. Make sure you are aware of this. If in doubt ask you doctor.

    Arthritis that causes persistent pain and discomfort could lead to anxiety and depression. Get professional help if this happens. These conditions can increase your perception of pain and increase the intensity. Learn relaxation techniques and get help if you cannot control your anxiety. Any treatment that will create a positive attitude to your arthritis will impact very well on your general well being.

    I strongly believe that a positive mental attitude will help you enormously in coming to terms and living with arthritis.

    Dr.Phil Hariram,

    Arthritis Guide

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