What is Gout? By Annette Badowski At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Gout is regarded as one of the most extremely painful forms of arthritis and usually has a rapid onset. It is also one of the more frequently recorded medical illnesses in history. Caused by an inflammation of the joint, gout usually occurs in one area of the body - the big toe. One in every 200 adults suffer from gout, with the bulk of them being in the age bracket of 40-60 years. Most victims of gout are post-menopausal women, and though gout can attack the young, this is rare.

What are the symptoms of Gout?

Although the small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an acute gout attack, joints that are found in the instep, knee, wrists, elbows ankles and fingers can also be affected. The infected area is usually warm, with swelling reddish discoloration, tenderness and excruciating pain resulting. The tenderness can be overwhelmingly, so much so that even a light touch can bring intense discomfort. Some individual's even develop a fever with gout attacks, but thankfully, many of these symptoms subside in a few hours or days. For a rare, unlucky few, the attack can last for weeks. Unexpected, repeated arthritic attacks could also occur.

What causes gout?

Although the direct cause of gout is still under debate, most doctors are arriving at the conclusion that gout is a genetic ailment that is facilitated by the body's inability to process uric acid. If your parents had gout, then you have a 20% chance of developing it. An abnormality in processing uric acid can produce numerous conditions like arthritis (gout attack) and kidney stones. Many patients develop elevated blood uric acid levels without any known catalyst.

Fast facts

1. British people are 5 times more likely to develop gout

2. American blacks are more likely to have gout than other populations, while African blacks are less susceptible

3. Alcohol consumption, beer in particular, may increase the risk of gout

4. Uric acid levels increase in men and at puberty and at menopause for women, so most men develop gout at an earlier age (30s to 50s) with women obtaining it post menopausal (50s to 70s)

Can Painwave X4000 help with gout?

It certainly can! The Painwave X4000 is a revolutionary, non-invasive way to treat the debilitating symptoms of gout. It does this by utilizing the body's own natural bioelectromagnetic ecosystem to kill the pain response. All you have to do is gently glide the Painwave X4000 over the affected areas to get almost instant relief from the swelling and inflammation associated with gout. You will be amazed at how much better you feel in just a short amount of time. Best of all, the Painwave X4000 has no side effect because it is non-invasive and drug free. With repeated use, the PainWave X4000 will improve circulation, cell activity and lymphatic movements. In the case of gout, the Painwave X4000 will effectively and efficiently eradicate your pain, possibly for good.

Note: This article is an informative guide that should only be used for gathering information regarding gout, not to perform a self-diagnosis. Only a medical practitioner can definitively ascertain if you have gout. If you have concerns in this regard, please contact your personal physician right away for a complete medical evaluation.

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