References for Gout and Diet

Author: Maulishree Jhawer

Editor: Mita Majumdar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Aug 04, 2011
Last Updated on Apr 08, 2016

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Women With Gout at Greater Risk of Heart Attack Than Men

New research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases says that women with gout are at greater risk of a heart attack than men with the disease.

Gout Patients Find Urate Lowering Therapy Beneficial

Patients with gout would find urate lowering therapy beneficial since it could prevent death from cardiovascular disease, states research presented in Atlanta.

Sugar-sweetened Soft Drinks Raise Gout Risk in Women

A study has revealed that sweetened drinks can increase the risk of gout in women.

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Diet for kidney stone should comprise of calcium-rich foods, increased fluid intake. Other dietary recommendations depends on the type of kidney stone.

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High levels of uric acid in blood and recurring attacks of joint inflammation are the main symptoms of gout. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, increasing fluid intake and dietary changes can help.

Quiz on Gout

Does your big toe tend to swell up and pain often? It is possible that you may be suffering from gout. Test your knowledge and learn more about gout by taking this quiz. ...

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